Rattandeep Singh Babraa v. State & ANR.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 1706/2016 & Crl.M.A.8901/2016 RATTANDEEP SINGH BABRAA ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Harpreet Kaur, Advocate.

versus STATE & ANR.

..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Rajesh Mahajan, ASC.

Mr.Pawan Madan, Advocate, for R-2 along with complainant present in person.

Insp.Daleep Kumar, PS Greater Kailash.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 27.05.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.279/13 under Section 66-A of Information Technology Act, registered at Police Station Greater Kailash. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably.

(2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court along with her counsel. The Investigating Officer has identified her. I have W.P.(CRL) 1706/2016

enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. (3) Settlement/Compromise deed dated 19.12.2015 signed by the parties is on record.

(4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioner, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation, FIR No.279/13 under Section 66-A of Information Technology Act, registered at Police Station Greater Kailash and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. (5) The petitioner is, however, burdened with cost of `20,000/- to be deposited with Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. The Registry shall ensure the compliance of the order. (6) The petition and all pending application (s) stand disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

MAY 27, 2016 sa W.P.(CRL) 1706/2016