Manpreet Singh & Ors. v. the State (Nct of Delhi) through SHO of Ps Rajouri Garden Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, Manoj Jain J., decision 21.04.2026, W.P.(CRL) 1267/2026 & CRL.M.A. 12231/2026: quashing of FIR No. 0017/2026 (P.S. Rajouri Garden) under Sections 115(2)/126(2)/3(5) BNS 2023 (corresponding IPC Sections 323/341/34) on the basis of a compromise/settlement between the parties; inherent powers invoked under Section 528 BNSS 2023; assault on complainant Ashish after Skoda-Swift car collision of 15.01.2026 causing grievous injuries; Settlement Deed dated 25.03.2026; matter at investigation stage; conditional quashing with cost of Rs. 10,000/- each payable to Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
FIR No. 0017/2026 dated 15.01.2026 registered at Police Station Rajouri Garden, for offences under Sections 115(2)/126(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Sections 323/341/34 IPC), along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, quashed, subject to each petitioner depositing Rs. 10,000/- with the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within four weeks and submitting proof of deposit, original affidavits and the original Settlement Deed dated 25.03.2026 before the concerned SHO/IO within a further two weeks; petition and pending application (CRL.M.A. 12231/2026) disposed of.