The Court quashed the FIR under Section 380 IPC based on an amicable settlement and undisputed compromise between the parties, holding that no useful purpose would be served by continuing the proceedings.
FIR No.125/2016 under Section 380 IPC and proceedings therefrom were quashed.
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DEEPAK KUMAR ..... Petitioner
Through : Mr.Rishi Pal, Advocate. versus THE STATE ( NCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents Through : Mr.Panna Lal Sharma, APP with HC Rameshwar Rana, PS Mahendra Park. Complainant in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R
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together as husband and wife for the last many years. 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.125/2016 under Section 380 IPC at PS Mahendra Park and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.
S.P.GARG, J
SEPTEMBER 09, 2016 / tr
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CRL.M.C. 1337/2016
3 issues framed by the court
Whether an FIR under Section 380 IPC can be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. upon amicable settlement of the matrimonial dispute.
Whether the complainant has settled the dispute with the petitioner without fear or pressure.
Whether there is a need to continue criminal proceedings when the underlying dispute has been resolved.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
DEEPAK KUMAR
THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI)
S.P. GARG
As recorded by the court registry
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