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Sagar Kumar v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC19 Feb 2024CRL.M.C./1309/2024

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The High Court of Delhi quashed FIR No. 183/2013 and consequent proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. following amicable settlement, victim consent, and petitioner's remorse. The court directed deposit of Rs. 10,000 towards POCSO counselling support.

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FIR No. 183/2013 and consequent proceedings quashed; petitioner directed to deposit Rs. 10,000 for POCSO victim support within two weeks.

Sagar Kumar Vs the State NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Child Sexual Offences (POCSO) | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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CRL.M.C. 1309/2024 & CRL.M.A. 5154/2024 SAGAR KUMAR ..... Petitioner Through: Ms. Pooja Pandey, Advocate with petitioner in person.

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versus

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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Animesh Anand PS Jagatpuri, Delhi. Mr. Anuj Kapoor, Advocate for complainant/respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 through VC.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 19.02.2024

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The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 183/2013 registered under Sections 323/341/354A/506/34 IPC at Police Station Jagatpuri, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner abused and misbehaved with respondent No.2.

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Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is the only accused and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim in the present case.

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Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding deed dated 03.02.2020. In terms of the said settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/02/2024 at 11:29:46

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no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

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The petitioner, who is present in Court, and respondent No.2, who has joined the proceedings through VC, have been identified by their respective counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Animesh Anand, PS Jagatpuri, Delhi.

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The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that she has entered into the aforementioned MoU out of her own free will, volition and without any coercion. She further states that she has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

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In view of the above facts and considering that no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of two weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well as in Court.

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A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith miscellaneous application.

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In case the proof of deposit of costs is not placed on record within two

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weeks from today, the matter be placed before the Court.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024/ rd

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/02/2024 at 11:29:46

Sagar Kumar v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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