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Mr Shakti Singh v. State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi HC11 Dec 2024CRL.M.C./9324/2024

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Petition seeking quashing of FIR registered over an assault and misbehaviour allegation after the parties settled via memorandum dated in court record. Respondent confirmed voluntary settlement; FIR and consequent proceedings quashed subject to Rs.10,000 cost.

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FIR No. 571/2020 and consequent proceedings quashed, subject to petitioner depositing Rs.10,000 with Avlamban Fund Scheme, 2024 within four weeks.

Mr Shakti Singh Vs State Govt of 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. 9324/2024

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MR SHAKTI SINGH .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Sumeet Singh Shokeen and Mr. Kartikey Anand, Advocates with petitioner in person.

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versus

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STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Shoaib Haider, APP for State with SI Karamveer PS Mundka, Delhi. Mr. Vikram, Advocate for respondent no.2 with respondent no.2 in person.

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ORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 11.12.2024

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The present proceedings are instituted on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 571/2020 registered under Sections 323/341/506/509/354 IPC at Police Station Mundka, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner gave a fist blow to respondent No.2 and misbehaved with her, causing her mental distress.

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Mr. Shoaib Haider, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is the only accused persons and respondent No. 2 is the complainant/victim in the present case. He further states that keeping in view the serious nature of the allegations levelled against the petitioner and the further fact that State machinery has already been put in motion, the

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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 18/12/2024 at 11:38:34

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petitioner be saddled with some costs.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present FIR was registered due to a misunderstanding and with the intervention of the elders, close relatives and well-wishers, the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 09.08.2024, a copy whereof has been placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, respondent No. 2/complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

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Furthermore, learned counsel submits that a cross FIR bearing FIR No. 569/2020 registered under Sections 323/341/506/509/354/354A IPC at Police Station Mundka, Delhi. The same is also being quashed today in CRL.M.C. 9305/2024.

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The petitioner and respondent No.2 are present in the Court and are identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer/ SI Karamveer PS Mundka, Delhi.

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The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that she has entered into the aforementioned settlement agreement 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 counsel for the petitioner submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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8 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 proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR 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 18/12/2024 at 11:38:34

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the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- by the petitioner, to be deposited with ‘ Avlamban Fund Scheme, 2024 ’ (State Bank of India, Tis Hazari Branch, Delhi, Account No. 43599660056; IFSC SBIN0000726 & MICR Code 110002126) within a period of four weeks from today.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O.

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In case the cost is not deposited within four weeks, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application in this regard.

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The petition is disposed of in above terms.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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DECEMBER 11, 2024/ rd

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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 18/12/2024 at 11:38:34

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