Surender Singh Yadav v. State & ANR.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 3353/2016 & Crl.M.A.14198/2016 SURENDER SINGH YADAV ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Harikishan Singh, Advocate.

versus STATE & ANR.

..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Raghuvinder Varma, APP.

Mr.Raghav Chadha, Advocate for R-2 along with representative of R-2 present in person.

SI Rajiv Singh, PS Mehrauli.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 09.09.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.331/15 under Section 135 of Indian Electricity Act registered at Police Station Mehrauli. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably.

(2) Representative of Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court along with his counsel. The Investigating Officer present in the court has identified him. I have enquired from them CRL.M.C. 3353/2016

whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably without fear and pressure. They have informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure and they have no objection to the quashing of the FIR.

(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. (4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioner and has paid the dues, 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.331/15 under Section 135 of Indian Electricity Act registered at Police Station Mehrauli and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petitioner is, however, burdened with costs of `10,000/- to be deposited with Prime Minister National 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.

SEPTEMBER 09, 2016/sa CRL.M.C. 3353/2016