Sudershan Kumar Misra, J. (Oral):

1. This is a petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 0123/2014 under Sections 420/468/471 IPC registered at Police Station Parliament Street on 29th May, 2014 on the ground that the parties have amicably settled the matter.

2. Issue notice. Mr. O.P. Saxena, Additional Public Prosecutor enters appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the State.

3. Petitioner as well as complainant/respondent No.2 are present in person, and are identified by IO/ SI Ram Kumar, Police Station Parliament Street.

4. It is stated that the aforesaid FIR came to be filed by the complainant alleging violation of certain terms of agreement entered into between the parties towards sale and purchase of properties. It is further alleged that the petitioner had cheated the complainant, inter alia, by fabricating documents. Thereafter, the parties are stated to have arrived at a settlement vide settlement deed dated 29th July, 2014.

5. On 8th September, 2014, counsel for the petitioner had handed over a demand draft of Rs.5,00,000/- dated 2nd September, 2014 bearing No. 612427 drawn on State Bank of India to the complainant in Court, as the