This order allows a petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Section 307 IPC. The court observed a settlement between the parties and noted the remote chance of conviction, holding that continuing proceedings would be a misuse of process.
FIR No.298/2022 and proceedings thereunder under Section 307 IPC are quashed.
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SHIVAM SINGH .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Hemant Gulati and Mr. Yogesh Chowdhery, Advs.
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Digam Singh Dagar, APP for the State with SI Sachin PS Seemapuri. Mr. Shobit and Mr. Bharat, Advs. for R-2 & 3.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL
O R D E R % 17.09.2024
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PS Seemapuri under Section 307 IPC and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
ANISH DAYAL, J
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024/MK
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an FIR under Section 307 IPC should be quashed upon a settlement between the parties and a remote chance of conviction.
Shivam Singh
State NCT of Delhi
Anish Dayal
As recorded by the court registry
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