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Daljit Singh Alias Sannu and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC1 Feb 2024CRL.M.C./814/2024

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The High Court allowed the application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of an FIR arising from a domestic dispute. The Court noted the parties' settlement and the victim's voluntary withdrawal. It directed the appellants to deposit Rs. 5,000/- each with the DSLSA for POCSO victims instead of standard victim compensation.

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Quashing of FIR No. 288/2017 and consequent proceedings, subject to deposit of Rs. 5,000/- by each appellant with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within four weeks.

Daljit Singh Alias Sannu and Ors. Vs State Govt. of NCT of… — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 814/2024

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DALJIT SINGH ALIAS SANNU AND ORS ..... Petitioners

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Through: Mr.Harsh Hardy, Mr.Arun, Mr.Sanjay and Ms.Kirti, Advocates with petitioners in person

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versus

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STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. ..... Respondents

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Through: Mr.Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Gajendra, SI Nitu Singh and SI Kartar Singh Mr.Girish Kumar and Mr.Himanshu, Advocates for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

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O R D E R

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% 01.02.2024

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CRL.M.A. 3265/2024 (exemption)

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Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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The application is disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 814/2024

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The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.288/2017 registered under Sections 323/354/354B/379/509/34 IPC at P.S. Uttam Nagar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 25.05.2017 following a disagreement, the petitioners abused and scuffled with the complainant and

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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 02/07/2025 at 07:45:50

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also snatched some articles.

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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim.

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Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties, with the intervention of the relatives/respectable, have entered into a settlement vide Compromise Deed dated 22.05.2023 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioners.

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The petitioners and respondent No.2, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels and the Investigating Officer.

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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conducts and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that she has entered into the aforesaid Compromise Deed out of her own free will, volition and without any coercion. She further states that she has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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Learned counsels for the parties submit that there are other connected FIRs being FIR No.287/2017 registered under Sections 354/534B/509/379/34 IPC at P.S. Uttam Nagar, Delhi and FIR No.284/2018 registered under Sections 308/195A/34 IPC at P.S. Uttam Nagar, Delhi which have also been quashed.

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The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

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In view of the above facts and since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the

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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 02/07/2025 at 07:45:50

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aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.5,000/- by each petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of.

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Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for information.

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The Registry shall list the matter before this Court in case receipt of costs to be paid by the petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024 na

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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 02/07/2025 at 07:45:50

Daljit Singh Alias Sannu and Ors. v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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