Keshav Ram & ORS v. State (Govt Of NCT) Of Delhi & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 487/2017 KESHAV RAM & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Mukesh Anand, Advocate along with petitioner in person.

versus STATE (GOVT OF NCT) OF DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Kamal K.Ghei, APP with SI Chaman Devi.

Complainant with counsel (appearance not given).

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 06.02.2017 CRL.M.A.Nos. 2116/2017 (Exemption) & 2117/2017 (Exemption) Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions. The application stands disposed of.

CRL.M.A.No.2118/2017 (Delay) 1.

For the reasons mentioned in the application for condonation of delay in refiling the petition, the delay is condoned. 2.

The application for condonation of delay is disposed of. CRL.M.C. 487/2017 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.1094/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Mandawali. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 before the Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi vide settlement CRL.M.C. 487/2017

agreement dated 19.08.2015.

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with counsel and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioners amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question.

Divorce by mutual consent has already been granted. Pursuant to the settlement, remaining amount of `50,000/- by way of demand draft bearing No.422195 dated 04.02.2017 drawn on Andhra Bank has been given to the complainant in the Court today. Copy of which has been placed on record.

3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 19.08.2015 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.1094/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Mandawali and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

4.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J FEBRUARY 06, 2017 / tr CRL.M.C. 487/2017