Ram Pravesh v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

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20.08.2026

¶1This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. CRL.M.A. 25615/2026

¶2Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. Application is disposed of. CRL.M.C. 6119/2026 & CRL.M.A. 25614/2026

¶3The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as 'BNSS') seeking quashing of FIR No. 0827/2016 registered under Sections 279 and 304A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as 'IPC') at Police Station Vasant Vihar, Delhi, and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, in view of the amicable settlement arrived at between the parties.

¶4Issue notice. Learned APP for the State accepts notice. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶5The Respondent No. 2 and Respondent No. 3 are present before this Court and have been duly identified by the Investigating Officer (IO) concerned.

¶6Briefly stated, the present FIR arises out of a road traffic accident which occurred on the night intervening 15/16.08.2016 at Ber Sarai Flyover, Vasant Vihar, Delhi, resulting in the death of Bharat @ Dashrath. On receipt of a PCR call, the police reached the spot and, upon inspection and on the basis of the material recovered from the site and the MLC of the deceased, registered FIR No. 827/2016 under Sections 279 and 304A IPC against the petitioner. After completion of investigation, a chargesheet was filed and the criminal case is presently pending before the learned Trial Court. In the meantime, the legal heirs of the deceased, Respondent Nos. 2 and 3, had settled their compensation claim before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. Subsequently, during the pendency of the criminal proceedings, the parties entered into a settlement dated 23.07.2026, whereby the petitioner agreed to pay a sum of ₹10,00,000/- to Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 towards full and final settlement of all claims and disputes arising out of the FIR.

¶7Today, the complainant, who is present in Court, states that he has received the whole amount of ₹10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) vide Four Demand Draft Nos. 328551, 000046, 327332, 717094 and has no objection if the present FIR and all consequential proceedings are quashed.

¶8On a query made by this Court, Respondent No. 2 and 3, who have been duly identified by the IO, categorically state that they have entered into the settlement out of their own free will, without any force, coercion or undue influence and have no objection if the present FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶9In view of the fact that the parties have amicably resolved all their disputes, the entire settlement amount has been paid, and Respondents have no objection to the quashing of the FIR, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the criminal proceedings. There is no legal impediment to quashing the FIR in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

¶10Accordingly, FIR No. 827/2016 , registered at Police Station Vasant Vihar, Delhi, for the offences punishable under Sections 279 and 304A of IPC, and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, are hereby quashed.

¶11The present petition, along with pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of.

¶12Copy of the order be communicated to the concerned Trial Court for necessary action and compliance.

¶13The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 20, 2026/prg/SD The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010388572026 + CRL.M.C. 6119/2026 & CRL.M.A. 25614/2026 RAM PRAVESH .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Anuj Handa, Ms. Sanya Handa, Ms. Akansha Chandok, Mr. Shubham Pandey, Mr. Ayush Vishwakarma, Advs. versus STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Manoj Pant, APP Mr. Sanjeev Saroha and Ms. Pinky Saroha, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN