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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Sanjeev Narula
Shahrukh – Appellant
Versus
State NCT Of Delhi – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No. 0133/2021 dated 20th March, 2021 registered at Police Station New Usmanpur for offences under Sections 308 /341/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 [“IPC ”] along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom. The request is made in light of settlement agreement dated 12th December, 2024 executed between the Petitioners and the Complainant/ Respondent Nos. 2 and 3. A copy of the aforementioned MoU has been duly placed on record.
2. Chargesheet has been filed in the present case under Sections 308 /341/506/34 of the IPC.
3. It is averred that the parties are both neighbours and relatives. On 20th March 2021, the Petitioners purportedly attacked Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 with an iron rod, leading to injuries sustained by Respondent No. 2, who was administered twelve stitches for his medical treatment. Following this incident, Respondent No. 2 filed a complaint against the Petitioners.
4. The present petition has been filed on the ground that the parties have amicably resolved the dispute, with the assistance of well-wishers. Furthermore, the parties have entered into a Settlement Agreement dated 12th Dece
The High Court can quash non-compoundable offences under Section 308 of IPC if the parties have amicably resolved their dispute, ensuring the ends of justice and preventing abuse of process.
The court may quash criminal proceedings if the parties have settled their disputes, even for non-compoundable offences, to prevent futile litigation and secure justice.
The court may quash criminal proceedings based on a compromise between parties, emphasizing that such quashing is distinct from compounding offences.
The court can quash criminal proceedings based on a compromise between the parties, prioritizing justice and practicality over the formalities of compounding offences.
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