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DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
Dharmender Gautam – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. (Oral)
1. Present petition has been filed for quashing of FIR No. 370/2021 registered under section 354/354(B)/324/34 IPC at Police Station Kamla Market.
2. Briefly stated, the facts of the case are that the FIR 370/2021 was lodged on the basis of the complaint of respondent No.2/complainant. It has been stated that the FIR 370/2021 arises out of a personal family dispute wherein, some personal discord erupted and an altercation took place between the parties. The parties are closely related as petitioner Nos.1 and 3 are the cousins of the complainant whereas petitioner No.2 is the paternal uncle of the complainant.
3. It is submitted that the parties have reached at an amicable settlement. The respondent No.2 is present and is identified by the Investigating Officer. She states that she has married and now wants to put a quietus to this case. The settlement deed dated 07.01.2023 is on record and terms and conditions of the same are as follows:
"1. That the first party with his own free will and without any pressure have entered into an settlement with the second party and the first party does not want to pursue the said case against the second par
The court has the power to quash criminal proceedings under section 482 Cr.P.C. when the chances of conviction are bleak and a settlement between the parties would lead to better relations.
The court has the power under section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings when a settlement between parties would lead to better relations and no useful purpose is likely to be served by allowing a crim....
The court may exercise the power under section 482 CrPC to quash proceedings when a settlement between the parties would lead to better relations and no useful purpose is likely to be served by allow....
The court has the inherent power under Section 482 to quash criminal proceedings based on a settlement between the parties, with the aim of achieving substantial justice and preventing abuse of the c....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's authority to quash non-compoundable offences under section 482 of the Code, considering the nature of the offence and the amicable sett....
The power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised to secure the ends of justice and prevent abuse of the process of any court. The possibility of conviction being remote and bleak due to a sett....
In personal disputes, if matters are settled amicably, a quietus should be put, and the court may quash ongoing criminal proceedings based on such settlements.
The court has the power to quash criminal proceedings on the ground of a settlement, considering the private nature of the dispute and the amicable settlement reached by the parties.
The court may exercise power under section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing the proceedings based on a settlement agreement and may impose constructive measures on the parties.
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