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Naresh Chand Gupta & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Delhi HCW.P.(CRL)/2111/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The petitioners filed a writ seeking quashing of an FIR registered under the Electricity Act, 2003 and IPC sections. Following a settlement to the tune of Rs. 17 Lacs paid to BSES and an acknowledgment of remote chances of conviction, the Court held that continuing proceedings would be a misuse of process and an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer.
What did the court decide?
The FIR No.71/2018 and all proceedings emanating therefrom under Electricity Act, 2003 and IPC were quashed, and the parties were directed to abide by the terms of the settlement.