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DELHI HIGH COURT
SURESH KUMAR KAIT
Amit Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
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| 1. final disposal and order of the court. (Para 1 , 2 , 11 , 12) |
| 2. seeking quashing of fir based on petitions. (Para 3) |
| 3. notice issued and parties' consent. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. marriage and children details are provided. (Para 6) |
| 5. amicable settlement between parties. (Para 7) |
| 6. complainant's statement on settlement. (Para 8) |
| 7. court's inclination to quash fir. (Para 9 , 10) |
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
Crl. M.A. 2136/2021
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. Application is disposed of.
CRL.M.C.375/2021
3. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction for quashing of FIR No. 266/2017 dated 20.08.2017 registered at Police Station Khyala and consequent proceedings arising therefrom.
4. Notice issued.
5. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by counsel for respondent no.2/respondent no.2 present in person and with the consent of counsel for parties, present petition is taken up for final disposal.
6. Petitioner no.1 and respondent no.2 got married on 01.06.2009 as per Hindu rites and rituals. Two children were born out of the wedlock namely Master Vansh Grover and Miss Pranjal Grover. Due
The court held that amicable settlements in matrimonial disputes justify quashing of FIRs, as continuing prosecution serves no purpose when parties wish to resolve their differences peacefully.
In cases of personal disputes resolved amicably, continuing prosecutions serve no purpose, allowing for the quashing of FIRs under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
A court can quash an FIR if the parties have reached an amicable settlement and the complainant no longer wishes to prosecute the matter, indicating no useful purpose in continuing proceedings.
The High Court can quash an FIR when parties reach an amicable settlement and the complainant wishes to withdraw the prosecution, serving no useful purpose to continue legal proceedings.
The court ruled that mutual consent and amicable settlement between parties can justify quashing an FIR when prosecution serves no useful purpose.
Amicable settlements can lead to the quashing of FIRs when both parties agree not to pursue prosecution, emphasizing judicial economy and resolution of disputes.
Quashing of FIR is justified when parties settle amicably and the complainant chooses not to pursue the prosecution, emphasizing the importance of the complainant's consent in criminal proceedings.
Amicable settlement between parties can justify quashing of FIR, especially when the complainant does not wish to proceed with prosecution.
The court can quash an FIR when the parties involved have settled the dispute amicably and no further prosecution is desired, ensuring judicial resources are not wasted.
An FIR can be quashed when the complainant does not wish to prosecute after reaching an amicable settlement.
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