Rishab Puri & ORS. v. State & ANR.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 2710/2016 RISHAB PURI & ORS.

..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Pankaj Tomar, Advocate along with petitioners present in person.

versus STATE & ANR.

..... Respondents Through :

Ms.Manjeet Arya, APP.

Complainant present in person.

SI Ranbir Singh, PS Bharat Nagar.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 18.04.2017 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.90/2013 under Sections 498-A/406 IPC registered at Police Station Bharat Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court. The Investigating Officer present in the court has identified her. I have enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioners amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure CRL.M.C. 2710/2016

and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. It is informed that pursuant to the settlement demand draft bearing No.410666 dated 29.03.2017 for the sum of `75,000/- drawn on Indian Overseas Bank has been handed over to the complainant today in the court. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.

(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Settlement/Compromise deed dated 5.10.2015 signed by the parties is on record.

(4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioners, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.90/2013 under Sections 498-A/406 IPC registered at Police Station Bharat Nagar and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petition is disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

APRIL 18, 2017/sa CRL.M.C. 2710/2016