Surjeet Singh & 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. 4824/2016 SURJEET SINGH & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :
Mr.Vineet Malhotra, Advocate along with petitioners present in person.
versus STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents Through :
Mr.Amit Gupta, APP.
Complainant present in person.
ASI Paramjit Singh, PS Tilak Nagar.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG
O R D E R
% 02.02.2017 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.815/2015 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Tilak Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably.
(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 petitioners CRL.M.C. 4824/2016
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.
It is informed that pursuant to the settlement demand draft bearing No.093661 dated 05.12.2016 for the sum of `1,60,000/-, drawn on State Bank of India has been handed over to the complainant today in the court. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.
(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Memorandum of Understanding/Settlement deed dated 09.12.2015 signed by the parties is on record.
(4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioners, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.815/2015 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Tilak Nagar and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
(5) The petition is disposed of accordingly.
S.P.GARG, J.
FEBRUARY 02, 2017/sa CRL.M.C. 4824/2016