Satyendra Singh & ORS. v. State & ANR.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ CRL.M.C.4090/2016 & Crl.M.A.Nos.17081/16, 17082/16 SATYENDRA SINGH & ORS.
..... Petitioners Through :
Mr.Pulkit Chaudhary, Advocate, along with petitioners present in person.
versus STATE & ANR.
..... Respondents Through :
Mr.Panna Lal Sharma, APP.
Mr.Bhendra K.Mishra with Ms.Poonam, Advocates, for the complainant/R-2 along with complainant/R-2 present in person.
SI Vinod Kumar, CAW Cell, East.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG
O R D E R
% 03.11.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.403/2012 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Madhu Vihar. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably before Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court along with her counsel. The Investigating Officer present in the court has CRL.M.C.4090/2016
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 and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.
It is informed that pursuant to the settlement demand draft bearing No.000009 for the sum of `6,25,000/- dated 05.08.2016 drawn on Axis Bank been handed over to the complainant today in the court. It is further agreed that `10,000/- more shall be paid to the complainant by the petitioners during the course of the day. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.
(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Order dated 22.03.2014 of Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, recording settlement between 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.403/2012 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Madhu Vihar and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
(5) The petition and all pending application(s) stand disposed of accordingly.
S.P.GARG, J NOVEMBER 03, 2016 /sa CRL.M.C.4090/2016