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DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
Ankit Keyal – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. (Oral)--Present petition has been moved on behalf of the petitioner under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of case FIR No. 98/2019 dated 16.06.2019 registered under Sections 285/34/337 IPC at PS Lahori Gate, Delhi. The said FIR was lodged on the statement of respondent No.2 namely Mohd. Fareed informing about a fire that broke out in the top floor at Shop No 547, Gali Shiv Mandir, Katra, Neel, Chandi Chowk where he was working. As per the status report, section 304A and 338 IPC were added after the investigation. Chargesheet is stated to have been filed and the matter is pending before the Ld. MM HC, Delhi, however charges are yet to be framed.
2. Brief facts of the case are that the petitioner was the sole proprietor of M/s Keyal Design Company at Shop No 547, Gali Shiv Mandir, Katra, Neel, Chandi Chowk. As per the FIR, it has been alleged that at the said place on 15.06.2019 at around 19:07 PM, the work of dry cleaning was being carried out and some people were working at the said premises. It has been alleged that nearby there was crane containing petrol and some chemicals and suddenly a fire broke out. On account of the fire, respondent No.2
Voluntary settlement between parties and lack of desire to pursue the complaint can be grounds for quashing an FIR.
The voluntary nature of a settlement agreement, the fulfillment of its terms, and the express wish of the parties not to pursue a complaint can be grounds for quashing an FIR and subsequent proceedin....
The court may quash an FIR if an amicable settlement has been reached between the parties and the continuance of the FIR would serve no useful purpose and may cause prejudice to the petitioner.
Voluntary and lawful settlements in private disputes may lead to the quashing of proceedings.
The court can exercise inherent jurisdiction to quash criminal proceedings when parties have settled the dispute and the continuation of the proceedings would cause oppression and prejudice.
The voluntary nature of the settlement, adequacy of compensation, and the parties' reluctance to pursue the complaint influenced the court's decision to quash the FIR and proceedings.
The court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. should be exercised sparingly and with caution, and a settlement between the parties that would lead to better relations may be a valid reason for quashing....
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