The High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 323/354/509/34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between the sole accused and the complainant, subject to the payment of costs for legal aid and counseling support.
FIR and proceedings quashed subject to payment of Rs. 5,000 costs within a week.
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GAURAV CHHIBBER ..... Petitioner Through: Ms. Niharika Kundu Ghosh, Advocate with petitioner in person (M: 9899451108).
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STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Ritesh Kumar Bahri, APP for State with SI Vandana, PS Hari Nagar, New Delhi. Respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R % 04.01.2024
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This is a digitally signed order.
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 06/05/2024 at 15:14:30
in continuance of the proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of consolidated cost of Rs.5,000/- by the petitioner, with the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within a period of week from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DLSA for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
JANUARY 4, 2024/ rd
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR should be quashed in light of an amicable settlement between the parties?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
GAURAV CHHIBBER
STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.
Manoj Kumar Ohri
As recorded by the court registry
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