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Sameer Chaudhary v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Quashing of FIR – settlement between parties

Delhi HC9 Feb 2026CRL.M.C./313/2026

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Delhi High Court, CRL.M.C. 313/2026 (decided 09.02.2026, Anup Jairam Bhambhani, J): quashing of FIR No.325/2022 (IPC ss. 323, 354, 354(B), 451, 509; P.S. New Friends Colony) under S. 528 BNSS 2023 on basis of Settlement Deed dated 20.01.2025 between Sameer Chaudhary and respondent No.2; State gave no objection; Rs.1.5 lakh demand draft paid; relies on Gian Singh v. State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh v. State of Punjab (2014) 6 SCC 466; FIR and consequential proceedings quashed and closed; petition disposed.

What did the court decide?

Quashing of case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 (ss. 323/354/354(B)/451/509 IPC, P.S.: New Friends Colony, South-East, Delhi) and closure of all proceedings arising therefrom; petition and pending applications disposed of. ¶30

Sameer Chaudhary Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. — Delhi HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Issue for consideration

Whether case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 registered under sections 323/354/354(B)/451/509 IPC at P.S.: New Friends Colony, South-East, Delhi, and all proceedings emanating therefrom, should be quashed in view of the amicable settlement between the petitioner and respondent No.2.

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Court's answer

In line with the law laid down in Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh (2014) 6 SCC 466, the court saw no reason why the subject FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom should not be quashed.

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Ratio / Principle

In light of the settlement between the contesting parties, continuing with the subject FIR and all subsequent proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties.

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Key takeaways

Case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 registered under sections 323/354/354(B)/451/509 IPC at P.S.: New Friends Colony, South-East, Delhi is quashed, and all proceedings arising therefrom stand closed.ratio¶29

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Quashing of FIR — settlement between parties — Petition under section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 seeking quashing of case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 registered under sections 323/354/354(B)/451/509 IPC at P.S.: New Friends Colony, South-East, Delhi. Petitioner and respondent No.2 had executed a Settlement Deed dated 20.01.2025 resolving all issues amicably; both parties were present in court, credentials verified, and confirmed the settlement before the court. Learned APP for the State confirmed no objection to quashing. A demand draft of Rs.1.5 lacs was handed over by the petitioner to respondent No.2 in terms of the order dated 14.01.2026. Relying on Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab & Anr., (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Punjab & Anr., (2014) 6 SCC 466, the court held that continuing with the FIR after settlement would be an exercise in futility and not conducive to peace and harmony. Held: FIR No.325/2022 and all proceedings arising therefrom quashed/closed; petition and pending applications disposed of. (Anup Jairam Bhambhani, J.; decided 09.02.2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 313/2026, CRL.M.A. 1190/2026

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SAMEER CHAUDHARY .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Nachiketa Chaudhary, Advocate alongwith the petitioner.

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versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Richa Dhawan, APP for the State. Mr. Praveen Sawana and Mr. Ashok Kumar, Advocates for R-2. ASI Jaypal Singh, P.S.: NFC.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI

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O R D E R % 09.02.2026

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CRL.M.A. 1189/2026 (exemption)

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Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.

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The application stands disposed-of.

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CRL.M.C. 313/2026

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By way of the present petition filed under section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the petitioner seeks quashing of case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 registered under sections 323/354/354(B)/451/509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) at P.S.: New Friends Colony, South-East, Delhi.

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The petition is premised on Settlement Deed dated 20.01.2025 whereby the petitioner and respondent No. 2 have resolved the matter amicably.

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CRL.M.C. 313/2026

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/02/2026 at 10:28:23

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The petition is supported by affidavits of the petitioners, as also of respondent No. 2, alongwith proof of their IDs.

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The contesting parties are present in court. Their credentials have been verified and they have also been identified by their respective counsel.

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The court has interacted with respondent No.2, as also with petitioner, who has confirmed that they have now resolved the matter and a Settlement Deed dated 20.01.2025 has been signed by them closing all issues amicably. Parties now wish to live in peace and harmony going forward.

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Ms. Richa Dhawan, learned APP confirms that the State has no objection to the subject FIR being quashed.

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In terms of the direction contained in the order dated 14.01.2026, a demand draft in the sum of Rs.1.5 lacs has been handed-over by the petitioner to the respondent No.2 in court today.

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In the circumstances, in line with the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2012) 10 SCC 303 as also in Narinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2014) 6 SCC 466, this court sees no reason why the subject FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom should not be quashed. This court is of the view that in light of the settlement between the contesting parties, continuing with the subject FIR and all subsequent proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties.

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Accordingly case FIR No.325/2022 dated 20.08.2022 registered under sections 323/354/354(B)/451/509 of the IPC at P.S.: New Friends

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CRL.M.C. 313/2026

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/02/2026 at 10:28:23

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Colony, South-East, Delhi is quashed. All proceedings arising therefrom also stand closed.

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