ARPIT KUMAR vs STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR

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$~83 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: 09.07.2025 + W.P.(CRL) 390/2025 ARPIT KUMAR .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Gulshan, Adv. along with petitioner in person. versus STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. … Respondents Through: Mr. Anand V. Khatri, ASC with SI Chanderveer, PS-Amar Colony. Respondent no.2 through VC. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT(ORAL) RAVINDER DUDEJA, J. 1. This petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeks quashing of FIR no. 512/2022 registered under sections 279/338 IPC at PS Amar Colony, and all proceedings arising therefrom pursuant to a settlement between the parties. 2. On 01.09.2022 the complainant Deepak Bouthiyal was hit by a speeding motorcycle (DL5BY7571) that jumped a red light at Sant Nagar, causing grievous injuries and fractures, following which he was taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre for treatment. Due to his condition, he could not immediately report the incident but later filed a written complaint on 06.09.2022 from his residence. Based on his complaint and the MLC W.P.(CRL) 390/2025 Page 1 of 3 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Date:09.07.2025 18:17:03 received from AIIMS, a case under Sections 279 and 337 IPC was registered at PS Amar Colony against the motorcyclist Arpit. 3. During the proceedings, both parties entered into a Compromise/Settlement Deed dated 21.10.2024 before the mediation centre, Saket. The parties have amicably settled all disputes arising out of FIR No. 512/2022, with the petitioner Arpit agreeing to pay ₹45,000/- to the respondent no. 2/complainant within one week as full and final settlement. A copy of the settlement deed arrived in the mediation center is annexed as Annexure A-2. 5. Petitioner is physicall