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MANOJ JAIN
Sakshi Arora – Appellant
Versus
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) – Respondent
JUDGMENT (Oral)
1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying therein that FIR No.194/2020, PS Prashant Vihar, registered under Sections 354/354(B)/323/506/509/34 IPC may be quashed.
2. Admittedly, there are two cross-FIRs.
3. The present FIR is FIR No.194/2020 and the other cross-FIR is FIR No.162/2020.
4. It is apprised that both the matters have been amicably settled.
5. Copy of Settlement Agreement dated 19.03.2024 has been placed on record.
6. Both the sides are neighbours and it is claimed that they have agreed to amicably settle all their disputes with the intervention of family members. The terms and conditions, as mentioned in the Settlement Agreement dated 19.03.2024, have also been gone through by the Court and during course of hearing, respondent No.2, who happens to be the complainant, has reiterated that she would have no objection if, in accordance with the aforesaid Settlement Agreement, the present FIR is quashed. She has stated that she entered into settlement willingly and without any force or coercion from any corner whatsoever.
7. Petitioners have also stated that they would also make requisite statement before the concerned Court so that the ot
The voluntary nature of the Settlement Agreement and the parties' desire to continue a harmonious relationship without interference influenced the court's decision to quash the FIR and proceedings.
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 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 can quash proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C if an amicable settlement is reached and continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of process of law.
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 can quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. if the parties have voluntarily settled their disputes and continuation of the proceedings would serve no purpose.
The court may quash criminal proceedings under section 482 CrPC when the chances of conviction are bleak and no useful purpose is likely to be served by allowing the prosecution to continue.
The court may quash FIRs in exceptional circumstances to promote justice, even for non-compoundable offences, provided there is an amicable settlement between the parties.
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