The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR for negligence causing death. The court noted an amicable settlement and compensation payment. The FIR and consequential proceedings were quashed in the interest of justice.
FIR No. 328/2020 and all consequential proceedings quashed.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
ASHOK KUMAR JAIN .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. D.K. Pandey, Advocate with petitioner in person.
versus STATE NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Respondent Nos. 1 & 2 in person. S.I. Ritu, PS Ashok Vihar, Delhi.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
O R D E R % 21.08.2024
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(v) That the parties shall remain bound by the terms of the present Settlement.
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in the Court today, whereas the respondent Nos. 3 to 9 have not appeared being the minors, and they have been identified by their counsel and Investigating Officer concerned.
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NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J
AUGUST 21, 2024 S.Sharma
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR and proceedings should be quashed in light of anamicable settlement between the parties?
3 provisions across 3 enactments
ASHOK KUMAR JAIN
STATE NCT OF DELHI
NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
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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