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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, J.
Subhash Chand Sharma - Appellant
Versus
State of NCT of Delhi - Respondent
Crl.M.C. 450 of 2021
Decided On : 25-02-2021
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| 1. settlement of disputes allows for quashing fir. (Para 1 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. court's inclination to quash fir based on settlement. (Para 7) |
| 3. court quashes fir due to no prosecution purpose. (Para 8) |
| 4. petition allowed and disposed. (Para 9) |
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
1. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction thereby for quashing of FIR No. 361/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS - Palam village, and all other proceedings arising therefrom.
2. Notice issued.
3. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by counsel for respondent nos.2 & 3 and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal.
4. The present petition is filed on the ground that parties have settled their disputes and respondent Nos. 2 and 3 have no objection if the present petition is allowed.
5. Respondent Nos.2 & 3 are personally present in Court with learned counsel and they have been identified by their counsel and submits that matter has been settled and they do not wish to prosecute the matter any further.
6. Petitioners and respondent nos.2 & 3 have entered into an amicable settlement before Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, Delhi vide settlement deed dated 08.05.2019.
7. 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.
8. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No. 361/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS - Palam village, and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
9. The petition is, accordingly, allowed and disposed of.
The court can quash an FIR when the parties have amicably settled their disputes and there is no objection from the affected parties to the quashing of proceedings.
Quashing of an FIR is justified when parties settle their disputes amicably and express no wish to continue prosecution.
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.
A FIR can be quashed where the parties reach an amicable settlement and the complainant does not wish to prosecute further.
Amicable settlements between parties can warrant quashing an FIR, prioritizing judicial efficiency when no further prosecution is deemed necessary.
The court can quash an FIR when parties reach an amicable settlement and the aggrieved party does not wish to pursue the matter further.
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.
Amicable settlements between parties may warrant the quashing of FIRs when no further prosecution is desired, underscoring the judicial support for resolving disputes outside court.
An amicable settlement between parties is a valid ground to quash an FIR when no useful purpose would be served in pursuing prosecution.
An FIR may be quashed if the parties reach an amicable settlement and the complainant expresses no intent to proceed with prosecution.
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