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Mr Ajay Mohan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi at New Delhi through SHO Ps Mangolpuri & Anr.

Delhi HC5 Sept 2024CRL.M.C./7019/2024

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This High Court allowed a petition quashing an FIR. The court noted the parties subsequently married after both attained majority age. Considering the settlement and remote chances of conviction, the proceedings were quashed as a misuse of process.

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The FIR No. 0510/2021 and proceedings emanating therefrom under various IPC sections are quashed.

Mr Ajay Mohan & Ors. Vs State of NCT of Delhi at New… — Matrimonial and Divorce | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 7019/2024

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MR AJAY MOHAN & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. A.K. Mishra, Advocate.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI THROUGH SHO PS MANGOLPURI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State with SI Suman Bajaj, PS: Mangol Puri. Ms. Reena Kumari, Adv for respondent along with respondent in person.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL

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CRL.M.A. 26778/2024 ( Exemption )

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Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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Application is disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 7019/2024

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This petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR no. 0510/2021 registered at PS Mangolpuri, Delhi, under Sections 376/506/323/34 IPC. 2. Respondent no.2 is present in Court and states that she and petitioner no.1 have now got married both being major in age ( petitioner being 21 years

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/09/2024 at 12:17:57

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of age whereas she herself is 19 years of age ) the Aadhar Char of both the petitioner no.1 and respondent no.2 are appended, as also a marriage certificate issued by Revenue Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 19^th July, 2024.

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It is stated that they knew each other, but at the time when she was minor in age and now have decided to marry after attaining the age of majority.

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Petitioner no.1-3 ( petitioner no.3 is present through VC ) and respondent no. 2 are present in Court, duly identified by IO and the counsel. 5. Considering the above settlement between the parties and the chances of conviction of the petitioners being remote and bleak, there is no use continuing with proceedings of the present FIR as it would be a misuse of the process of the Court and an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Consequently, the FIR No. 0510/2021 under Sections323/341/34 IPC registered at PS Mangolpuri, Delhi and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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Parties shall abide by the terms of settlement.

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Accordingly, the petition is disposed of. Pending applications (if any) are disposed of as infructuous.

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Order be uploaded on the website of this Court.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024/RK

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/09/2024 at 12:17:57

Mr Ajay Mohan & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi at New Delhi through SHO Ps Mangolpuri & Anr.

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