Avtar Singh @ Ram Avtar & Anr. Vs State of NCT Delhi & Anr.

Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No.140/2020 dated 21.02.2020, registered at P.S. Baba Haridas Nagar, for commission of offences under Sections 354/354(B)/509/506/323/34/451 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties.

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The brief facts of the present case are that on 21.02.2020, respondent No. 2 lodged a written complaint alleging that two persons, who are, purportedly, her family members forcibly entered her house, assaulted and molested her, and threatened her. The abovesaid FIR was, accordingly, registered and petitioner nos.1 and 2 joined the investigation on 08.08.2020 and were, formally, arrested.

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Charge-sheet has already been filed.

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 1741/2026

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 3.03.2026 11:21:16

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Fact, however, remains that the parties have been able to amicably settle the matter. A copy of Compromise Deed dated 24.06.2026 has also been filed. 5. Petitioner No.1 is present in Court and petitioner no. 2, who is presently in Allahabad, has joined the proceedings through video-conferencing. 6. Respondent No.2 is present in Court. The Investigating Officer (I.O.) is present and identifies her.

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When asked, respondent No.2 reiterated that the matter has been amicably settled between the parties. She submits that Compromise Deed dated 24.06.2026 bears her signatures. According to her, with the intervention of respectable persons of the society and some common persons, both the sides have mutually settled the matter and, therefore, she has undertaken to cooperate with the quashing of instant FIR. She submits that she has settled the matter with her own sweet and free-will without any threat, force or coercion from any corner, whatsoever. She also submits that she would have „ no objection’ if FIR in question is quashed. Her affidavit to abovesaid effect has also been placed on record.

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Petitioner no.1 has also placed an affidavit which contains his “unconditional apology”. Same is taken on record. Learned counsel for petitioners submit that a similar affidavit by petitioner no. 2 would also be placed on record within a period of two weeks from today with the Registry of this Court.

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Respondent No.2 is satisfied with the contents of affidavit and reiterates that she would have no objection if FIR is quashed.

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In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, continuing with

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 1741/2026

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 3.03.2026 11:21:16

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criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose, especially, when dispute does not involve any public interest and is, primarily, private in nature. In any case, even the complainant does not wish to press any charges against the petitioners.

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Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 of the BNSS, it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR. 12. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No.140/2020 dated 21.02.2020, registered at P.S. Baba Haridas Nagar, for commission of offences under Sections 354/354(B)/509/506/323/34/451 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is hereby, quashed subject to petitioners depositing total cost of Rs.25,000/- with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund [Account no. 15530110074442: IFSC UCBA0001553] within four weeks from today and also subject to abovesaid affidavit of petitioner No.2 being submitted with the Registry of this court within two weeks.

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