Petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.393/2021 under sections 420/34 IPC at P.S. Bhajan Pura based on a settlement deed with the complainant. The court verified the parties and settlement, rejected the complainant's belated demand for legal expenses, and quashed the FIR against all accused persons.
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SATYAVEER JAIN & ANR. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Prakhyat Sharma and Mr. Nitin Sharma, Advocates. versus THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amit Peswani, Advocate for Ms. Nandita Rao, ASC for the State with SI Akash and SI Pankaj Kumar, P.S. Bhajan Pura. Mr. Amir Khan, Mr. Md. Saif and Mr. H.M.A. Rehman, Advocates for respondents Nos. 5 & 6.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI O R D E R % 25.09.2024
By way of the present petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners seek quashing of case FIR No.393/2021 dated 19.08.2021 registered under sections 420/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) at P.S.: Bhajan Pura, Delhi.
W.P.(CRL) 1699/2024
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W.P.(CRL) 1699/2024
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ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024/ V.Rawat
W.P.(CRL) 1699/2024
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an FIR under sections 420/34 IPC should be quashed following a settlement between the complainant and the accused persons.
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2 provisions across 2 enactments
Satyaveer Jain & Anr.
The State Govt of NCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 3 (complainant)
Respondents Nos. 5 & 6
Anup Jairam Bhambhani
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