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Sawan Kumar v. the State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi HC14 Sept 2016CRL.M.C./690/2016

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Petitioner filed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash an FIR for dowry harassment and cruelty. Court noted amicable settlement ordered earlier. FIR quashed as no useful purpose in continuation post-settlement.

What did the court decide?

Quashed FIR No.136/2008 and all proceedings arising therefrom. Directed petitioner to deposit Rs.15,000/- in PM Relief Fund.

Sawan Kumar Vs the State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 690/2016

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SAWAN KUMAR ..... Petitioner

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Through : Mr.Partap Singh, Advocate with Mr.H.S.Yadav, Advocate.

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versus

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THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR..... Respondents Through : Mr.Kamal K.Ghei, APP with SI Sandeep Kumar, PS Palam Village. R2 is present along with her mother.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R % 14.09.2016

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CRL.M.A.No.2964/2016 (Exemption)

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Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.

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The application stands disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 690/2016

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Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.136/2008 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Palam Village, New Delhi. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide order dated 05.05.2015.

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Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with her mother and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from CRL.M.C. 690/2016 page 1 of 2

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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 and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question. Pursuant to the settlement, remaining amount of ` 25,000/(in cash) has been given to the complainant by the petitioner in the Court today.

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The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of order dated 05.05.2015 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 put an end to the litigation, FIR No.136/2008 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Palam Village, New Delhi and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

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The petitioner is directed to deposit ` 15,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

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The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

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S.P.GARG, J

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 / tr

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CRL.M.C. 690/2016

Sawan Kumar v. the State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.

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