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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Suresh Kumar Kait, J.
Brij Mohan Garg - Appellant
Versus
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) - Respondent
W.P.(Crl.) 869 of 2021
Decided On : 18-05-2021
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| 1. settlement of disputes facilitates quashing of fir. (Para 1 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. final order disposing of the petition. (Para 3 , 9) |
| 3. quashing fir justified to avoid unnecessary prosecution. (Para 7) |
| 4. orders to quash fir are based on settlement. (Para 8) |
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
1. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction thereby for quashing of FIR No.105/2020 registered at PS-North Rohini, Delhi and all other proceedings arising therefrom.
2. Notice issued.
3. Notice is accepted by learned ASC for State and by counsel for respondent nos.2 to 6 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 to 6 have no objection if the present petition is allowed.
5. Respondent nos.2 to 6 are personally present in Court through video conferencing with their counsel and they have been identified by ASI Laltesh/IO and submit that matter has been settled as the issues in question arose on account of misunderstanding and they do not wish to prosecute the matter any further.
6. Petitioners and respondent nos.2 to 6 have entered into an amicable settlement vide a Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2021.
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.105/2020 registered at PS-North Rohini, Delhi and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
9. The petition is, accordingly, allowed and disposed of.
Amicable settlements between parties can justify the quashing of FIRs when prosecution serves no useful purpose.
An amicable settlement between parties is a valid ground to quash an FIR when no useful purpose would be served in pursuing prosecution.
Amicable settlement between parties allows for quashing of FIR if no useful purpose is served in prosecution.
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.
Amicable settlements between parties can warrant quashing an FIR, prioritizing judicial efficiency when no further prosecution is deemed necessary.
Quash of FIR - Compromise/settlement of dispute - FIR quashed as no useful purpose would be served to continue proceedings
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 court has the authority to quash an FIR when parties have reached an amicable settlement and continuation of prosecution serves no useful purpose.
An FIR may be quashed if the parties reach an amicable settlement and the complainant expresses no intent to proceed with prosecution.
The court can quash an FIR when parties reach an amicable settlement and the aggrieved party does not wish to pursue the matter further.
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