Quashed

Pulkit Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC19 Feb 2024CRL.M.C./1335/2024

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The High Court quashed the FIR and proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after finding that the parties had amicably settled their disputes. The Court observed that the victim had entered into the settlement freely and without coercion, and no useful purpose would be served by continuing the proceedings. The petitioner was directed to pay a cost for victim counseling.

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FIR and proceedings quashed subject to payment of Rs. 5,000 cost to DSLSA.

Pulkit Arora Vs State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Quashing and FIR | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 1335/2024 & CRL.M.A. 5263/2024

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PULKIT ARORA ..... Petitioner

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Through: Petitioner in person.

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versus

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STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Rajat Khaiwal PS Paschim Vihar East, Delhi. Respondent No.2 in person.

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CORAM:

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

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% 19.02.2024

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The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 149/2018 registered under Sections 354/354A/323/506/509 IPC at Police Station Paschim Vihar East, 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 hurled abuses and pushed the complainant on the floor as a result of which she sustained injuries.

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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. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in the present case.

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Petitioner states that he and respondent No. 2 are known to each other and present FIR was registered due to misunderstanding and with the

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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 11:28:15

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intervention of family members and friends, parties have amicably settled their disputes vide compromise deed dated 31.01.2024, a copy of which has been placed on record as Annexure P-2. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

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The petitioner and respondent No.2, who are present in Court, have been identified by the I.O./ SI Rajat Khaiwal PS Paschim Vihar East, Delhi. 6. 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 settlement 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 cumulative cost of Rs.5,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of two weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA 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, DSLSA for intimation.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith

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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 11:28:15

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miscellaneous application.

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In case proof of deposit of costs is not filed within two weeks, 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 11:28:15

Pulkit Arora v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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