Sonu v. The State & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 2015/2017 SONU ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.D.Raghuvesh, Advocate along with petitioner present in person.

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

Ms.Manjeet Arya, APP.

Complainant present in person.

SI Ajay, PS Timarpur.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 18.05.2017 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.291/13 under Sections 354A IPC registered at Police Station Timarpur. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably before Mediation Centre, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court and is identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter CRL.M.C. 2015/2017

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. Settlement/Compromise deed dated 26.08.2016 signed by the parties before Mediation Centre, Tis Hazari Courts is on record. (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.291/13 under Sections 354A IPC registered at Police Station Timarpur 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 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 18, 2017/sa CRL.M.C. 2015/2017