MRS SAKSHI ARORA & ORS. vs STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
% Date of decision: 27th March, 2024
+ CRL.M.C. 2467/2024 & CRL.M.A. 9401/2024
MRS SAKSHI ARORA & ORS. ….. Petitioners
Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sagar with Ms. Nazia Praveen, Mr. Rishabh Malik, Advocates with petitioners in person.
versus
STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. ….. Respondents
Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for the State with SI Gagandeep.
Ms. Anjali Jangra, Advocate for respondent No.2/complainant with complainant through V.C.
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN
J U D G M E N T (oral)
1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying therein that FIR No.194/2020, PS Prashant Vihar, registered under Sections 354/354(B)/323/506/509/34 IPC may be quashed.
2. Admittedly, there are two cross-FIRs.
3. The present FIR is FIR No.194/2020 and the other cross-FIR is FIR No.162/2020.
4. It is apprised that both the matters have been amicably settled.
5. Copy of Settlement Agreement dated 19.03.2024 has been placed on record.
6. Both the sides are neighbours and it is claimed that they have agreed to amicably settle all their disputes with the intervention of family members. The terms and conditions, as mentioned in the Settlement Agreement dated 19.03.2024, have also been gone through by the Court and during course of hearing, respondent No.2, who happens to be the complainant, has reiterated that she would have no objection if, in accordance with the aforesaid Settlement Agreement, the present FIR is quashed. She has stated that she entered into settlement willingly and without any force or coercion from any corner whatsoever.
7. Petitioners have also stated that they would also make requisite statement before the concerned Court so that the other case, which is compoundable in nature, is also disposed of as compromised.
8. It is quite clear that both the parties are neighbours and they have amicably settled all their disputes, unconditionally, and without any monetary compensation to either side. They both want to put a quietus to the criminal proceedings and want to continue with the harmonious relationship between them without disturbing or interfering in each others life in future.
9. It is apprised that the case is at the stage of ascertainment of charges.
10. There are five accused persons and out of them, one accused, i.e., Sh. Narender Arora has already expired.
11. Be that as it may, in view of the Settlement Agreement and the fact that both the sides have agreed to bury all their differences and are ready to continue with the harmonious relationship which they have now inculcated amongst them, no useful purpose would be served by keeping this case pending anymore. There does not exist any prohibition or embargo in allowing such request either. Sh.Wali, learned Addl. P.P. for the State has also left it to the Court to pass appropriate order in view of said settlement.
12. Accordingly, FIR No.194/2020, PS Prashant Vihar, registered under Sections 354/354(B)/323/506/509/34 IPC and the proceedings emanating from such FIR are hereby quashed.
13. Petition stands disposed of accordingly.
(MANOJ JAIN)
JUDGE
MARCH 27, 2024
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