Single judge order quashing an FIR under the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC on grounds of amicable settlement. Costs awarded for victim relief and legal aid deposit.
Quashed FIR No.174/2019 and consequent proceedings subject to payment of costs of Rs.50,000.
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THE STATE THROUGH S.H.O. POLICE STATION SAKET & ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Udai Singh PS Saket, New Delhi. Ms. Rachna Dalal, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 11.03.2024
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24.01.2023. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.
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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MARCH 11, 2024/ rd
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proceedings under sections 3(1)(r) & (s) of SC & ST Act and section 506 IPC should be quashed on the ground of amicable settlement between the parties.
Whether the victim entered into the settlement voluntarily without coercion.
Whether utilisation of the awarded costs for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims is appropriate.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Mohit Dager
The State
S.H.O. Police Station Saket
Manoj Kumar Ohri
As recorded by the court registry
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