Amar Kumar & ORS. v. Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi & ANR.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 1936/2017 AMAR KUMAR & ORS.

..... Petitioners Through:

Mr.Hitesh Kr Bagi, Adv.

versus GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr.Izhar Ahmad, APP for State Mr.Amrendra Kr. Choubey, Adv.

with Mr.Y.Lokesh, Adv. for R-2.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE I.S.MEHTA

O R D E R

% 15.05.2017 CRL.M.A.7966/2017 Exemption granted, subject to all just exceptions. Application stands disposed of.

CRL.M.C. 1936/2017 This is a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.1051/2014, under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC, registered at Police Station-Rajouri Garden, Delhi and all the proceedings emanating therefrom. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner No.1 Mr.Amar Kumar got married with respondent No.2, Ms.Deepika on 29.01.2012 according to Hindu rites and customs. He further submits that due to temperamental differences and misunderstanding arisen between them, the marital relations between them could not proceed further but consequently with the help of near relatives and close friends, they have

amicably settled all their disputes and differences in Mediation Centre, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi vide settlement deed dated 11.12.2015 and their marriage has also been dissolved by mutual consent by a decree of divorce dated 18.02.2017 granted by the Principal Judge, Family Courts West, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi. He further submits that all disputes have been amicably settled between the parties and nothing remains to be adjudicated upon further and submits that the FIR in question is coming as hurdle in the way of the present petitioners. He further submits that the petitioners and the respondent No.2 want to lead their independent and peaceful life in near future and since all disputes have been settled between them, the FIR in question and all proceedings arising therefrom may be quashed. The respondent No.2/complainant, Ms.

Deepika is present in Court today and has been identified by the Investigating Officer, ASI Jyoti. The complainant also admits that the matter has been amicably settled with the petitioners and as per the terms of settlement, she has already received Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) from the petitioners and nothing remains due against the petitioners. She further submits that she has no claim or grievance left against the petitioners. She further submits that the settlement/compromise has taken place voluntarily, without any force, pressure or coercion. She further submits that their marriage has already been dissolved by mutual consent by a decree of divorce and she has no objection if the FIR in question is quashed.

Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the matter has been amicably settled between the parties and also the marriage between the petitioner No. 1, Mr.Amar Kumar and respondent No.2, Ms.Deepika has already been dissolved by mutual consent by a decree

of divorce dated 18.02.2017, it is in their interest to lead their independent and peaceful life in future, consequently, the FIR No.1051/2014, under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC, registered at Police Station-Rajouri Garden, Delhi and all proceedings arising of the same are hereby quashed. The present petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly. Copy of this order be given dasti.

I.S.MEHTA, J MAY 15, 2017/radhika