This order quashes an FIR under sections 354/509/34 IPC after the complainant confirmed an amicable settlement with the petitioners, deeming continued proceedings unnecessary in the interest of justice.
FIR No. 166/14 under Sections 354/509/34 IPC and all proceedings therefrom were quashed.
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ASHOK CHAND KOTCH & ANR ..... Petitioners Through Mr. Arvind Sharma, Advocate along with the petitioner in person.
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STATE OF NCT DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through Mr. Tarang Srivastava, APP Mr. Pranay Trivedi, Advocate for R2 R-2 present in person. SI Bhanu Pratap, PS Mandir Marg
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R % 01.02.2016
Crl. M A No. 1733/2016
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Crl. M C No. 402/2016
(1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.166/14 under Sections 354/509/34 IPC registered at Police Station Mandir Marg, New Delhi. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably. (2) Respondent No. 2/complainant is present before the Court with her counsel. The Investigating Officer present in the court has identified her. He has further informed that charge sheet Crl. M C No. 402/2016 page 1 of 2
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has been filed only against the petitioners. I have enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that all the disputes have been settled without any fear or pressure and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.
(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. (4) Since the petitioners have voluntarily settled the dispute with the complainant, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation, FIR No. 166/14 under Sections 354/509/34 IPC registered at Police Station Mandir Marg, New Delhi and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
(5) The petitioners are, however, burdened with cost of `25,000/to be deposited with Prime Minister National Relief Fund within two weeks. The Registry shall ensure the compliance of the order.
(6) The petition and all pending application (s) stand disposed of accordingly.
S.P.GARG, J
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 354, 509 and 34 IPC should be quashed in view of an amicable settlement between the parties.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Ashok Chand Kotch
State of NCT Delhi
S.P. Garg
As recorded by the court registry
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