Sandeep Lakhanpal & ORS v. State & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 2780/2016 SANDEEP LAKHANPAL & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Ms.Malini with Ms.Babita, Advocates along with petitioners present in person.

versus STATE & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Kamal Kr.Ghei, APP.

Dr.N.K.Khetarpal, Advocate for R-2 along with complainant/R-2 present in person.

ASI Badlu Ram, PS Janakpuri.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 24.11.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.137/2012 under Sections 498-A/406 IPC registered at Police Station Janakpuri. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court with her counsel. The Investigating Officer present in the court has identified her. I have enquired from the complainant whether the CRL.M.C. 2780/2016

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 and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.

Pursuant to the settlement, she has got the settled amount. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.

(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. MOU/Settlement deed dated 20.11.2015 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.137/2012 under Sections 498-A/406 IPC registered at Police Station Janakpuri and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petition is disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

NOVEMBER 24, 2016/sa CRL.M.C. 2780/2016