The petition under Section 482 CrPC was allowed and the FIR was quashed as the parties had arrived at a settlement and the State had no objection, relying on the principle of securing the ends of justice.
FIR No. 0729/2017 under Sections 354A/509/323/506/34 IPC registered at Police Station Dabri and all consequential proceedings quashed.
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Through: Mr Sri Bhagwan Sharma, Advocate along with petitioners in person.
STATE AND ANR ..... Respondents
Through: Mr Raj Kumar, APP for the State with SI Meena Kumari, PS Dabri. Respondent no.2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
CRL.M.A. 2744/2024
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and they have been identified by the Investigating Officer SI Meena Kumari, PS Dabri.
“58. Where the High Court quashes a criminal proceeding having regard to the fact that the dispute between the offender and the victim has been settled although the offences are not compoundable, it does so as in its opinion, continuation of criminal proceedings will be an exercise in futility and justice in the case demands that the dispute between the parties is put to an end and peace is restored; securing the ends of justice being the ultimate guiding factor.”
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conviction in the case are bleak, therefore, continuation of criminal proceedings will not serve any useful purpose and it will be an exercise in futility.
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J
JANUARY 29, 2024 MK
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR and consequential proceedings should be quashed on the ground of a settlement between the parties.
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