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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
RANJEET SINGH – Appellant
Versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. quashing of fir based on false allegations. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. arguments presented by the defense regarding consent. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 3. court's analysis of fir validity and statements. (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 4. decision to quash fir based on contradictions. (Para 25) |
| 5. final order to quash the fir and conclusion. (Para 26 , 27) |
JUDGMENT :
ANISH DAYAL, J.
1. This petition seeks quashing of FIR No. 220/2024 dated 22nd March 2024 under Section 376/506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) registered at PS Mehrauli and proceedings emanating therefrom.
Factual Background
2. The FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint by respondent no.2 that the accused/petitioner used to drive a bus from Rajasthan and come to her house and did a “wrong act with her”, sent an SMS from her phone to his phone and then started threatening her. Later, he came to the house and did a “wrong act with her” and seduced her, took her to the hotel where he clicked her photos and started threatening her that if she does not have a physical relationship, he would make her photos viral.
3. As per the allegations of the prosecutrix, th
In cases where the parties are in a consensual relationship and have arrived at a settlement, the court may quash the FIR and proceedings if the continuation of the proceedings would serve no useful ....
It is necessary to examine FIR, statement recorded under Section 161 and 164 of Cr.P.C. before Judicial Magistrate First Class to find out correct factual matrix of issue - Sum and substance of decis....
Right to protection from sexual harassments is universally recognised basic human rights - Common minimum requirement of right has received global acceptance. This right has been embodied in Articles....
The main legal point established is that in cases of serious offences, the existence of a compromise and the absence of a chance of conviction can justify the quashing of criminal proceedings.
The court has discretionary power under Section 482 of the CrPC to quash proceedings, and it must consider the nature of the offences, the possibility of conviction, and the parties' settlement.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the High Court has the inherent power to quash criminal proceedings when the parties have settled their disputes, provided that the possibilit....
A consensual relationship does not constitute rape unless it is shown that consent was obtained through deceit or coercion, with no intention of marriage from the beginning.
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