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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, J.
Jamshed Ali - Appellant
Versus
State of NCT of Delhi - Respondent
Crl.M.C. 124 of 2021
Decided On : 15-01-2021
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| 1. settlement of disputes permits quashing of fir. (Para 3 , 6 , 8) |
| 2. court's discretion to quash fir based on circumstances. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 3. final disposal of the petition. (Para 11 , 12) |
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
Crl. M.A.603/2021 (Exemption)
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. Application is disposed of.
CRL.M.C. 124/2021
3. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction thereby for quashing of FIR No. 390/2017 dated 27.08.2017, registered at PS Saket and all other proceedings arising therefrom.
4. Notice issued.
5. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by counsel for respondent no.2 and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal.
6. The present petition is filed on the ground that parties have settled their disputes and respondent no. 2 has no objection if the present petition is allowed.
7. Respondent no. 2 is personally present in Court with learned counsel and they have been identified by SI Dharmender/IO and submits that matter has been settled and she does not wish to prosecute the matter any further.
8. Petitioners and respondent no. 2 has settled their disputes and have entered into an amicable settlement vide a Compromise Deed dated 12.11.2020.
9. Taking into account the aforesaid facts, this Court is inclined to quash FIR as no useful purpose would be served in prosecuting petitioners any further.
10. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No. 390/2017 dated 27.08.2017, registered at PS Saket and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
11. The petition is, accordingly, allowed and disposed of.
12. The order be uploaded on the website of this Court forthwith.
The court may quash an FIR when the parties have settled the dispute amicably and the victim expresses no desire to proceed with prosecution, as continuing would serve no useful purpose.
The court has the authority to quash an FIR when parties reach an amicable settlement and do not wish to pursue prosecution, ensuring judicial efficiency.
The court validated the quashing of an FIR based on the parties' amicable settlement, indicating that prosecution lacks utility when disputes are resolved.
Criminal proceedings may be quashed when parties amicably settle disputes and indicate they do not wish to pursue prosecution, aligning with principles of judicial efficiency and public interest.
Amicable settlements between parties can justify the quashing of FIRs when prosecution serves no useful purpose.
Amicable settlements between parties can result in the quashing of FIRs when all parties express no desire to continue prosecution.
Quashing of an FIR is justified when parties settle their disputes amicably and express no wish to continue prosecution.
Quashing of an FIR is warranted when parties have settled their disputes and the victim does not wish to prosecute further.
Quashing of FIR is permissible when parties have amicably settled their disputes and the complainant does not wish to proceed with prosecution.
The High Court can quash an FIR when parties have amicably settled their disputes and the complainants express a desire not to proceed with prosecution.
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