Quashed

Akhilesh Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi HC6 Dec 2024CRL.M.C./8187/2024

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The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR based on a prior Division Bench order directing him to pay Rs. 3 lakhs to the respondent wife in exchange for assisting in quashing the case. The court noted that the petitioner had paid the principal and the outstanding interest was deposited with the Investigating Officer.

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FIR No. 0231/2016 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC quashed.

Akhilesh Kumar Vs State NCT of Delhi & Anr. — Domestic Violence | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 8187/2024

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AKHILESH KUMAR .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Mr. Vishal Bansal, Advs.

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versus

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STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP with SI Dinesh Kumar, PS Nand Nagri

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH

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O R D E R % 06.12.2024

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This is a petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 0231/2016 filed under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at PS Nand Nagri and consequential proceedings arising therefrom.

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The quashing is predicated on an order dated 20.02.2024 passed by the Division Bench of this Court in MAT.APP.(F.C.) 120/2023. The operative portion reads as under:

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“6. In sum, the parties agreeable to the disposal of the appeal in the following terms:

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(i) The impugned judgment and decree, whereby the respondent/husband has been granted divorce shall remain undisturbed. The allegations made with regard to mental cruelty and desertion will stand expunged.

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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 16/12/2024 at 12:03:33

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(ii) The respondent/husband will pay to the appellant Rs. 3 lakhs, albeit, in three installments of Rs.1 Lakh each. The first installment will be paid on or before 31.03.2024; the second installment will be paid on or before 30.04.2024; and the third and last installment will be paid on or before 30.05.2024. In case there is failure to pay the said installments, interest at 12% per annum would run on the unpaid amount.

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(iii) The aforesaid payment of Rs.3 Lakhs will not absolve the respondent/husband from making payments as ordered by the concerned court in other proceedings, i.e. MC 307/2023 pending before Ms. Aneeja Bishnoi, Ld. MM, Family Court-5, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi;

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(iv) The appellant will assist the respondent in quashing of FIR No.0231/2016 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS-Nand Nagri”

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Pursuant thereto, the petitioner has paid a sum of Rs. 3 lakhs. However, the respondent, who appears through VC, states that the interest on last instalment which comes to around Rs. 1,200/- is due and payable. 4. The same has been paid to the IO in cash today and can be taken by the respondent from the IO.

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All the petitioners are present in court and are identified by Mr. Vishal Bansal, Adv. Respondent No. 2 is also present through VC and is identified by SI Dinesh Kumar, PS Nand Nagri.

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In view of the order dated 20.02.2024 passed by the Division Bench in MAT.APP.(F.C.) 120/2023 and in view of the amount having been paid, FIR No. 0231/2016 filed under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at PS

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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 16/12/2024 at 12:03:33

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Nand Nagri and consequential proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed.

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The petition is accordingly disposed of.

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JASMEET SINGH, J

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DECEMBER 6, 2024/DM Click here to check corrigendum, if any

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Akhilesh Kumar v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

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