The Delhi High Court quashed two FIRs and consequent proceedings on the basis of a spontaneous and genuine settlement between the petitioner and the respondent. The court held that no useful purpose would be served by continuing the trial.
FIR No.251/2018 and FIR No.275/2017 and all consequent proceedings are quashed.
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DALJEET SINGH ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr.Abhishek Gupta, Adv. along with petitioner in person.
versus
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Shoaib Haider, APP with SI Sunder Singh. R-2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA
O R D E R
% 08.02.2024
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Deed of Settlement dated 29.07.2021.
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proceedings emanating therefrom.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 RN/AS
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised to quash FIRs arising from matrimonial discord where a settlement has been reached.
Whether the Settlement Deed rendered the continuation of criminal proceedings unnecessary and burdensome.
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3 provisions across 2 enactments
Daljeet Singh
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 2
Navin Chawla
As recorded by the court registry
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