Rizwan and Another v. State of N.C.T. of Delhi and Others

O R D E R %

11.11.2024

¶1The present proceedings are instituted on behalf of the petitioners seeking quashing of FIR No. 0291/2022 registered under Sections 341/326/34 IPC at Police Station Jamia Nagar, New Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

¶2As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners gave beatings to the respondent Nos. 2 to 4, causing them multiple injuries.

¶3Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos.2 to 4 is the complainant/victims in the present case. He further submits that the chargesheet has been filed in the present case. He also states that though the parties have compromised, some costs may be imposed on the petitioners considering the serious nature of the averments/allegations and The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. since the State machinery has already been put in motion.

¶4Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners and respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are neighbours and the present FIR was registered due to a misunderstanding and with the intervention of family members and friends, the parties have amicably settled their disputes. Pursuant to the settlement, no objection certificates of the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are now left with no claims or grievances against the petitioners.

¶5The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Akashdeep PS Jamia Nagar, New Delhi. Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are also present in Court and have been identified by the I.O.

¶6The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 also state that they have entered into the settlement out of their own free will, volition and without any coercion. They further state that they have no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

¶7The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

¶8In view of the above facts and considering that no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.2,500/- to be deposited by each of the petitioners with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority(Account No.18580110053263, UCO Bank, Branch Rouse Avenue, IFSC: UCBA0003364) within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

¶9Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O.

¶10A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation.

¶11With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith miscellaneous application.

¶12In case the proof of cost is not filed within four weeks, the IO shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application in this regard.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J NOVEMBER 11, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8783/2024 & CRL. MA 33603/2024 RIZWAN AND ANOTHER .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Faiz Imam, Advocate (M:9958097116) with petitioners in person. versus STATE OF N.C.T. OF DELHI AND OTHERS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Akashdeep PS Jamia Nagar, New Delhi. Respondent nos. 2 to 4 in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI