Durvesh Kumar v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Ors

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17.11.2025

¶1This petition seeks quashing of FIR No. 0622/2022 under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 18601 registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar. The chargesheet has since been filed under Section 326 IPC.

¶2As per the prosecution, the FIR was lodged on the complaint of the victim's mother, alleging that the Petitioner poured hot, boiling water on a minor child. The MLC records multiple burn injuries, including burns over the face, chest, upper back, upper limb, and knee, along with pain and burning sensations.

¶3The Petitioner seeks quashing of the FIR, stating that the dispute between the parties have been amicably resolved.

¶4The Court has considered the aforenoted submissions. Having regard This is a digitally signed order. to the gravity of the assault, the fact that the victim is a minor, the seriousness of the burn injuries, and that the offence under Section 326 IPC is non-compoundable, the settlement between the Petitioner and the minor's mother cannot be accepted for the purpose of quashing. The nature and extent of the injuries prima facie indicate a serious assault causing grievous hurt.

¶5Having regard to the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr,2 this Court finds no ground to exercise jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS for quashing of the FIR.

¶6Dismissed.

SANJEEV NARULA, J NOVEMBER 17, 2025 as

1 "IPC" 2 (2012) 10 SCC 303 This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 7047/2025 DURVESH KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, Advocate. versus THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State. SI Ritika Choudhary, P.S. New Ashok Nagar. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA