The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC following a settlement executed by the parties, holding that continuing proceedings would not serve the ends of justice in a fit case for quashing.
Quashed FIR No. 1072/2014 and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom.
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RAJESH SINGH AND ORS .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Kishore, Mr. Amit Singh and Mr. Laxman, Advs. with all petitioners.
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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for State. SI Teena Phogat, PS Dabri. R-2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH
O R D E R % 05.12.2024
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present in court and are identified by their counsel, namely, Mr. Kishore, Adv.
JASMEET SINGH, J
DECEMBER 5, 2024/ akc
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC are maintainable despite a settlement between parties.
Whether the court is competent to quash FIR No. 1072/2014 based on the parties' compromise.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Rajesh Singh and Ors.
State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Jasmeet Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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