Jitendra Kumar Negi & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL.M.C. 2008/2026, Delhi High Court, decided 18.03.2026 by Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J. Petitioners Jitendra Kumar Negi & Ors. sought quashing of FIR No. 439/2023, P.S. Hauz Khas, Delhi (Sections 406/418/420/467/468/471/34 IPC) arising from a complaint by respondent no. 2 over financial transactions and repayment disputes. Parties settled vide MOU/Settlement Deed dated 13.01.2026; respondent no. 2 confirmed voluntary compromise without coercion and receipt of remaining Rs. 91,00,000/- via DD nos. 950809, 950810, 950808 (dated 18.09.2026) and 002766 (dated 17.03.2026). FIR and consequential proceedings quashed subject to ₹25,000 cost payable to Delhi High Court Bar Clerk's Association Fund within two weeks; petition disposed of. Keywords: FIR quashing, compromise/settlement, MOU, IPC 406/418/420/467/468/471/34, demand drafts, cost imposition.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 439/2023 registered at Police Station Hauz Khas, Delhi and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, subject to deposit of cost of Rs. 25,000/- with the Delhi High Court Bar Clerk's Association Fund within two weeks from the date of the order; petition disposed of.