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Saurav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi HC17 Dec 2024CRL.M.C./9487/2024

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High Court of Delhi quashed FIR No.242/2014 under Sections 392/34 IPC based on a court-recorded settlement. The court directed each petitioner to deposit Rs.10,000 into a State Fund Scheme within four weeks.

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The FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed, subject to each petitioner depositing Rs.10,000 with the Avlamban Fund Scheme within four weeks.

Saurav & Ors. Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. — Quashing and FIR | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 9487/2024 and CRL.M.A. 36426/2024 SAURAV & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr.Kartik Gupta, Mr.Saksham Singh, Mr.Sudhanshu, Advocates with petitioners in person

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms.Manjeet Arya, APP for State with SI ML Meena and Insp.Veer Singh Respondent Nos.2 and 3 in person

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R

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% 17.12.2024

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The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.242/2014 registered under Sections 392/34 IPC at P.S. Sagarpur, 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 petitioners gave beatings to respondent No.2&3 and took away some cash.

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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos.2 and 3 are the complainants/victims. He submits that the chargesheet stands filed and the evidence is yet to begin. He further submits that considering the serious nature of averments/allegations and since the State machinery has been put in use, the petitioner be saddled with some costs.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Memorandum of Understanding dated

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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 08:50:31

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11.11.2024 and in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 and 3 are now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioners.

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The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as by the concerned Investigating Officer. Respondent Nos.2&3, who are present in the Court, have also been identified by the concerned Investigating Officer.

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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2&3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding out of their own free will, volition and without any coercion. They further state that they have no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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The parties shall remain bound by the statements and undertaking 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 aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- by each 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. In case the receipt of payment of cost is not filed within the stipulated time, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith the pending application.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

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Saurav & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

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