Prem Kumar Jain & Anr v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr

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02.11.2016

¶1Present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.142/2016 registered under Sections 323/341/506/509/34 IPC at PS New Friends Colony. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide settlement deed dated 27.07.2016. It is further informed that there is a cross-case between the parties for which quashing petition is yet to be filed. Learned counsel for the petitioners states that the petitioners would not object to the quashing of the cross-case as and when petition for quashing is filed. W.P.(CRL) 2370/2016

¶2Complainant / 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.

¶3The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement deed dated 27.07.2016 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 put an end to the litigation, FIR No.142/2016 registered under Sections 323/341/506/509/34 IPC at PS New Friends Colony and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

¶4The petitioners are directed to deposit ` 10,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

¶5The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J. NOVEMBER 02, 2016 / tr W.P.(CRL) 2370/2016

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(CRL) 2370/2016 PREM KUMAR JAIN & ANR ..... Petitioners Through : Ms.Rajdipa Behura, Advocate with Ms.Garima S.Yadav, Ms.Philomon Kani & Ms.Kriti Handa, Advocates along with petitioners in person. versus STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through : Ms.Nandita Rao, ASC with Insp.Ram Sunder, DIU. Mr.Rahul Malhotra, Advocate for R2 along with R2 in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG