Neeraj Khatri v. State & Anr

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26.10.2016

¶1Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.181/2012 registered under Sections 498A/406 IPC at PS Sector 23, Dwarka. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 before the Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, New Delhi vide settlement agreement dated 01.04.2015.

¶2Complainant / respondent No.2 is present in person and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioner amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent CRL.M.C. 4005/2016 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, all the payments have been received by the complainant.

¶3The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 01.04.2015 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.181/2012 registered under Sections 498A/406 IPC at PS Sector 23, Dwarka and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

¶4The petition stands disposed of accordingly. S.P.GARG, J OCTOBER 26, 2016 / tr CRL.M.C. 4005/2016

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 4005/2016 NEERAJ KHATRI ..... Petitioner Through : Mr.Manish Sharma, Advocate along with petitioner in person. versus STATE & ANR ..... Respondents Through : Mr.Arun K.Sharma, APP with SI Shyam Sunder, PS Sector 23 Dwarka. Complainant in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG