Petition under Section 528 BNSS/Section 482 CrPC to quash FIR arising from a construction site wall collapse causing a worker's death. After a settlement of Rs. 10 lacs paid to the deceased's wife and children, the court relied on Gian Singh and quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings, subject to enchashment of the cheques.
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BABU RAM AND ORS .....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Aditya Pratap Singh, Mr. Akrit Sethi and Mr. Shubham Kumar Gupta, Advocates.
versus
THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Kiran Bairwa, APP for State with SI Chadan, PS-Paschim Vihar East.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
O R D E R % 17.12.2025
CRL.M.A. 37739/2025
CRL.M.C. 9027/2025
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Krishna Park, Vikaspuri of Rs.2,50,000/- in favour of Ms. Komal Kaur/respondent no.5.
“58. Where the High Court quashes a criminal proceeding having regard to the fact that the dispute between the offender and the victim has been settled although the offences are not compoundable, it does so as in its opinion, continuation of criminal
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proceedings will be an exercise in futility and justice in the case demands that the dispute between the parties is put to an end and peace is restored; securing the ends of justice being the ultimate guiding factor.”
DECEMBER 17, 2025/ jg
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether FIR No. 0337/2025 under Sections 209 & 106 BNS should be quashed following settlement between parties and payment of compensation to the deceased's legal heirs?
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Gian Singh v. State of PunjabRelied on¶11
Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, (2012) 10 SCC 303: (SCC p. 340, para 58) · Who else cites this
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Babu Ram and Ors.
The State of NCT of Delhi
Ms. Manchali Kaur
Mr. Sumit Singh
Ms. Komal Kaur
Ms. Tayna Kaur
Vikas Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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