The Court allowed a writ petition seeking quashing of an FIR registered under Sections 279/337 IPC based on a settlement between parties. Observing that compensation was paid and conviction chances were remote, the Court held that continuing proceedings would be a misuse of process.
Quashing of FIR No.163/2024 under Sections 279/337 IPC, P.S Civil Lines.
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Through: Mr. Arvind Nayar & Mr. Mohit Mathur, Senior Advocates along with Dr. Abhimanyu Chopra, Mr. Mohit Jolly, Mr. Sachit Jolly, Mr. Arman Roop Sharma, Mr. Raghav Chadha, Ms. Rubal along with petitioner in person
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GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) with Ms. Priyam Aggarwal & Mr. Abhinav Kumar Arya, Advocates for the State SI Nitin Sharma, PS Civil Lines
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL
CRL.M.A. 27544/2024
W.P.(CRL) 2823/2024
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been handed up to the IO.
ANISH DAYAL, J
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024/sm
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR and proceedings arising from a motor accident settlement should be quashed to prevent misuse of court process.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
MR X
GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.
ANISH DAYAL
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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