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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 9256/2025, CRL.M.A. 38644/2025

MRS SUJATA KUMAR .....Petitioner

Through: Mr. Awijit Paliwal, Advocate with

Petitioner in person.

versus

STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents

Through: Mr. Mukesh Kumar, APP for State

with SI Prem Singh, PS-Saket.

Mr. Hrithik Sejwal, Advocate for R-2

with R-2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA

O R D E R

% 24.12.2025

1. This petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha

Sanhita, 2023, “BNSS” (corresponding to Section 482 of the Code of Criminal

Procedure, 1973, “CrPC”) seeks quashing of FIR No. 348/2025, “the impugned FIR” dated 5^th

November, 2025, registered under Sections 281/125(A) of Bharatiya Nyaya

Sanhita, 2023, “BNS” at P.S. Saket and all consequential proceedings emanating

therefrom.

2. Brief facts of the case are that on 05^th November, 2025, a PCR call

was received regarding a road traffic accident near Asian Market Chowk,

Pushp Vihar, Delhi. Upon reaching the spot, the police found no offending

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vehicle or eyewitness, and it was learnt that the injured (Respondent No. 2)

had already been shifted to Max Hospital. The injured was found

unconscious and unfit for statement. As per the MLC, Respondent No. 2, a

pedestrian, was allegedly hit by a four-wheeler driven by the Petitioner and

sustained an injury on his right leg. On this basis, the impugned FIR was

registered.

3. The parties state that, with the intervention of common friends,

colleagues and other respectable members of society, they have amicably

resolved their dispute. Pursuant thereto, a Settlement Agreement dated 17^th

December, 2025, was executed between the Petitioner and Respondent No.

2. As per its terms, Respondent No. 2 has agreed not to pursue any further

civil or criminal proceedings, including any claim before the Motor

Accidents Claims Tribunal, and has expressly conveyed no objection to the

quashing of the impugned FIR.

4. A copy of the MoU has been placed on record and perused by the

Court. In terms thereof, the Petitioner agreed to pay a total sum of

₹7,00,000/- to Respondent No. 2 towards full and final settlement.

5. The Complainant, appearing in person and identified by the

Investigating Officer, has unequivocally stated that he does not wish to

pursue the impugned FIR proceedings. He has confirmed that his decision to

settle the matter is voluntary and made without any undue influence or

coercion. He confirms that in terms of the agreement, he has received an

amount of INR 3,50,000/-. Additionally, in accordance with the settlement,

the Petitioner has tendered the balance amount of INR 3,50,000/- to

Respondent No. 2 by way of a Demand Draft bearing No. 521906 during the

proceedings. The same has been duly received and acknowledged by

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Respondent No. 2. In light of the amicable settlement, counsel for both the

parties jointly seek quashing of the impugned FIR and all proceedings

arising therefrom.

6. The Court has considered the submissions of the parties. While the

offence under Section 281 of BNS is non-compoundable, Section 125(a) of

BNS is compoundable by the person so hurt, with the permission of the

Court.

7. It is well settled that in the exercise of its inherent powers under

Section 482 CrPC (now Section 528 BNSS), the Court may, in appropriate

cases, quash proceedings in respect of non-compoundable offences if the

parties have reached a genuine settlement and no overarching public interest

is adversely affected. The Supreme Court in Gian Singh