The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR arising from matrimonial disputes. The court noted the entry into a settlement and the absence of further controversy. The petition to quash was allowed.
The FIR No. 538/2022 and consequent proceedings were quashed; the pending application for condonation of delay was disposed of as allowed.
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ANIL KUMAR .....Petitioner
Through: Mr.M.R. Chanchal and Mr.Sushant Chanchal, Advocates with petitioner in person
versus
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
CRL.M.A. 25367/2024 (delay)
CRL.M.C. 6641/2024 and CRL.M.A. 25366/2024 (exemption)
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aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
AUGUST 27, 2024 na
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR registered under Sections 323/509/354 IPC can be quashed on the grounds of settlement and absence of useful purpose.
Whether the prosecution witnesses have entered into a valid settlement leaving them with no grievance against the petitioner.
Anil Kumar
State Govt. of NCT, Delhi
Respondent Nos. 2 to 5
Manoj Kumar Ohri
As recorded by the court registry
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