Vikash Kumar @ Vikash Singh v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr

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13.11.2024

¶1The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.05/2024 registered under Sections 279/338 IPC and Sections 3/181/146/196 of MV Act at P.S. Swaroop Nagar on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

¶2As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner and complainant were involved in an accident.

¶3Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case, the petitioner is the only accused and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim. He further submits that considering the serious nature of averments/allegations and that the incident has taken place at a public The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. place and since the State machinery has been put in use, the petitioner be saddled with some costs.

¶4Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Settlement/Agreement dated 02.09.2024 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioner.

¶5The petitioner and respondent No.2, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the concerned Investigating Officer.

¶6The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Settlement/Agreement out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that he has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

¶7Learned counsels for the parties submit that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

¶8The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

¶9In view of the above facts and since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- by the petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No.: 18580110053263, Bank: UCO BANK, Branch: Rouse Avenue, IFSC: UCBA0003364) within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

¶10Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. In case the receipt of payment of cost is not filed within the stipulated time, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application.

¶11With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith the pending application.

¶12Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for information.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J NOVEMBER 13, 2024 na

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8889/2024 and CRL.M.A. 33989/2024 VIKASH KUMAR @ VIKASH SINGH .....Petitioner Through: Mr.Sanjay Kumar and Mr.Manoj Kumar, Advocates with petitioner in person versus THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Satpal Mr.Anuj Verma, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI