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Aman Yadav Alias Gaurav & Anr. v. the State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi HC18 Jul 2025W.P.(CRL)/2196/2025

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What is this about?

Oral judgment allowing petition under s.528 BNS to quash an FIR based on a post-allegation settlement. The court held no useful purpose remained in continuing proceedings, imposing a cost condition on the petitioners.

What did the court decide?

FIR No. 280/2025 and all consequential proceedings quashed; petitioners to deposit Rs.5,000 each with Delhi District Legal Services Authority within one month.

Aman Yadav Alias Gaurav & Anr. Vs the State Govt of NCT of… — Quashing and FIR | Delhi HC (2025)

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$~73

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*** IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI**

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% Date of decision: 18.07.2025

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- W.P.(CRL) 2196/2025 & CRL.M.A. 20507/2025 EXEMPTION AMAN YADAV ALIAS GAURAV & ANR.....Petitioners

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Through: Ms. Neeshu Sharma, Mr.Rohit Kaushik, Mr. Rakesh Kr., Advs. along with petitioners in person.

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versus

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THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR

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… Respondents Through: Mr. Anand V. Khatri, ASC for the State with SI Sangeeta, PS Mukherjee Nagar R-2 in person.

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CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT(ORAL)

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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.

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This is a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking quashing of FIR No. 280/2025, dated 08.04.2025, registered at P.S Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi under Sections 115(2)/126(2)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties.

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As per allegations in FIR, on 06.04.2025, Respondent no. 2 alleges that Petitioners passed comments related to his disability while he was returning from Saraswati Library leading to a verbal exchange and scuffle resulting in injuries to respondent no.2. Thereafter,

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 9.07.2025 11:04:01

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Respondents No. 2 filed FIR No. 280/2025, dated 08.04.2025, at P.S Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi under section 115(2)/126(2)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS.

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During the proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes and executed a Compromise Deed dated 29.04.2025. The copy of Compromise Deed dated 29.04.2025 has been placed on record as AnnexureP-4.

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Parties are physically present before the Court. They have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer SI Sangeeta from PS Mukherjee Nagar.

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Respondent No. 2 confirms that the matter has been amicably settled with the petitioners without any force, fear, coercion and he has no objection if the FIR No. 280/2025 is quashed against the Petitioner.

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In view of the settlement between the parties, learned ASC appearing for the State, also has no objection if the present FIR No. 280/2025 is quashed.

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In Gian Singh vs State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 303 , Hon’ble Supreme Court has recognized the need of amicable resolution of disputes by observing as under:-

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"61. In other words, the High Court must consider whether it would be unfair or contrary to the interest of justice to continue with the criminal proceedings or continuation of criminal proceedings would tantamount to abuse of process of law despite settlement and compromise between the victim and the wrongdoer and whether to

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 9.07.2025 11:04:01

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secure the ends of justice, it is appropriate that criminal case is put to an end and if the answer to the above question(s) is in the affirmative, the High Court shall be well within its jurisdiction to quash the criminal proceedings."

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In view of the aforesaid circumstances and the fact that parties have put a quietus to the dispute, no useful purpose will be served in continuing with the present FIR No. 280/2025, dated 08.04.2025, registered at P.S Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi under section 115(2)/126(2)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom.

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In the interest of justice, the petition is allowed, and the FIR No. 280/2025, dated 08.04.2025, registered at P.S Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi under section 115(2)/126(2)/351(2)/3(5) of BNS and all the other consequential proceeding if any emanating therefrom is hereby quashed subject to petitioners depositing cost of Rs.5000/- each with Delhi District Legal Services Authority within one month.

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Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly.

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Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J

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JULY 18, 2025 SK

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 9.07.2025 11:04:01

Aman Yadav Alias Gaurav & Anr. v. the State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

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