Petition to quash FIR No.305/2022 (PS Hauz Qazi) under Section 354A IPC on basis of compromise between accused and complainant. Complainant confirmed amicable settlement and compensation. Court exercised inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS and quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings.
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral)
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present petition which indicates that the allegation is limited to the effect that the accused had touched the complainant inappropriately.
(MANOJ JAIN) JUDGE
JANUARY 09, 2026/st/sa
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 354A/354 IPC could be quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Devesh Yadav
State Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Respondent No.2
Manoj Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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