JUDGMENT

Index to the Judgment

Factual Background

Quashing Of FIR Pursuant To Settlement: Judicial Precedents

Examining The Settlement Agreement In Light Of Settled Principles Of Law

i. Mediated Settlement Agreement In Question

ii. Scope Of Mediated Settlement Agreement: Opinion Of This Court

Settlement Of Non-Compoundable And Serious Offences Through Payment Of Money: Beyond The Scope Of Mediation 12

i. Guidelines For The Mediators

Conclusion

Swarana Kanta Sharma, J.

1. The instant petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (`Cr.P.C.') has been filed on behalf of petitioners seeking quashing of FIR bearing no. 358/2017, registered at Police Station, Sultanpuri, Delhi for the offences punishable under Sections 308/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (`IPC') and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom.

2. Issue notice. Mr. Naresh Kumar Chahar, learned APP accepts notice on behalf of State.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

3. Brief facts of the case that the complainant has alleged that Arjun Singh who is his neighbour runs a factory in Krishan Vihar, where his brother Bacchu Singh @ Veeru is also working. It is stated that on 05.05.2017, at around 3.30 PM, Bacchu Singh @ V