Mukesh v. The State & ANR
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ CRL.M.C. 1916/2017 MUKESH ..... Petitioner Through :
Mr.Mercy Hussain with Mr.Nagendra Pratap Singh, Advocates along with petitioner present in person.
versus THE STATE & ANR ..... Respondents Through :
Ms.Anita Abraham, APP.
Mr.Anuj Soni, Advocate, with Complainant/R-2 present in person.
SI Ramesh Kumar, PS Sultan Puri.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG
O R D E R
% 12.05.2017 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.776/2014 under Sections 323/354/354(B)/506 IPC registered at Police Station Sultan Puri. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably.
(2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court along with her counsel. The Investigating Officer has identified her. I have CRL.M.C. 1916/2017
enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner 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. (3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Parties are related to each other. Settlement/Compromise deed signed by the parties is on record. Cross-case vide FIR No.856/2014 under Sections 323/354/354B/34 IPC registered at Police Station Sultan Puri has also been settled.
(4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioner, 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.776/2014 under Sections 323/354/354(B)/506 IPC registered at Police Station Sultan Puri and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. (5) The petitioner is, however, burdened with costs of `15,000/- to be deposited with Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. The Registry shall ensure the compliance of the order. (6) The petition is disposed of accordingly.
S.P.GARG, J.
MAY 12, 2017/sa CRL.M.C. 1916/2017