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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, J.
Vipin Kumar - Appellant
Versus
State NCT of Delhi - Respondent
Crl.M.C. 508 of 2021
Decided On : 25-02-2021
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| 1. petition for quashing fir based on settlement. (Para 3 , 6 , 8) |
| 2. acceptance of notice and amicable settlement. (Para 5 , 7) |
| 3. court's inclination based on the settlement. (Para 9) |
| 4. quashing of fir and conclusion of petition. (Para 10 , 11) |
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
CRL. M.A. 2597/2021
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. Application is disposed of.
CRL.M.C.508/2021
3. Vide the present petition, petitioner seeks direction thereby for quashing of FIR No.362/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS - Palam Village, and all other proceedings arising therefrom.
4. Notice issued.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Petitioners and respondent nos.2 & 3 have entered into an amicable settlement vide settlement deed dated 08.05.2019.
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.362/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS - Palam Village, and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
11. The petition is, accordingly, allowed and disposed of.
Quashing of an FIR is justified when parties settle their disputes amicably and express no wish to continue prosecution.
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.
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.
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 result in the quashing of FIRs when all parties express no desire to continue prosecution.
Parties may quash an FIR when they reach an amicable settlement and the aggrieved party does not wish to pursue prosecution, promoting judicial efficiency.
Quashing of an FIR is warranted when parties have settled their disputes and the victim does not wish to prosecute further.
A FIR can be quashed where the parties reach an amicable settlement and the complainant 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 court can quash an FIR if the parties have amicably settled their disputes and do not wish to prosecute further, as continued prosecution would serve no useful purpose.
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