Narendra Prasad Juyal & ORS v. State Of NCT Delhi & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 4305/2015 & CRL.M.A.No.15235/15 NARENDRA PRASAD JUYAL & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Manu Beri, Advocate.

versus STATE OF NCT DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr. Amit Gupta, APP for the State with SI Begraj.

Mr.Mahesh K.Jaiswal, Advocate for the complainant along with complainant in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 19.05.2016 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.154/2009 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Crime (Women) Cell.

It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide settlement agreement dated 23.01.2010.

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with her 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.

CRL.M.C. 4305/2015

3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 23.01.2010 has been placed on record. Since the matter has been settled between the parties and the divorce by mutual consent has already been granted vide decree dated 04.01.2011, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC.

In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.154/2009 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Crime (Women) Cell and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed. 4.

The petitioners are directed to deposit `20,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

5.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

Pending application also stands disposed of.

S.P.GARG, J MAY 19, 2016 / tr CRL.M.C. 4305/2015