The High Court quashed an FIR and consequential proceedings after finding that the parties had entered into a settlement out of their own free will. The court held that quashing the proceedings would secure the ends of justice.
FIR No. 853/2020 and consequential proceedings quashed.
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SARLA BENIWAL & ORS. .....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Nikhil Dhiman, Adv.
versus
THE STATE GOVERMENT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
.....Respondents
Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP with SI Dharmveer, PS Chhawla
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH
O R D E R
% 13.11.2024
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Mr. Nikhil Dhiman, Adv. Respondent No. 2 is also present and is identified by SI Dharmveer, PS Chhawla.
JASMEET SINGH, J
NOVEMBER 13, 2024/DM Click here to check corrigendum, if any
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the criminal proceedings and FIR should be quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sarla Benwal & Ors.
The State Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Jasmeet Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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