ZAID vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

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$~12 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: 02.07.2025 ,,,,,,,,,, + CRL.M.C 4202/2025 & Crl. M.A.18327/2025 ZAID .....Petitioner Through: Mohd. Kamil Khan, Adv. Petitioner in person. versus THE STATE AND ANR. … Respondents Through: Mr. Aman Usman, APP for the State with SI Sonu Bharti, P.S.Pandav Nagar. R-2 in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT (ORAL) RAVINDER DUDEJA, J. 1. The present petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. (Old Act) / Section 528 BNSS (New Act) for quashing of FIR No. 711/2024 registered under Sections 316(4) BNS at Police Station Pandav Nagar, Delhi. 2. The complainant, Nizamuddin, alleged that his employee Zaid was entrusted with collecting ₹15,40,000/- from clients in the Seelampur scrap market, which he confirmed having received. Later CRL.M.C. 4202/2025 Page 1 of 4 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Date:02.07.2025 18:09:46 that evening, Zaid claimed he was robbed at knifepoint near Akshardham Setu by an unknown person in a burqa, but his inconsistent statements led the complainant to suspect embezzlement. Based on the complaint and preliminary inquiry, FIR No. 711/24 under Section 316(4) BNS was registered at PS Pandav Nagar. 3. During the proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes and executed a Compromise/Settlement Deed dated 18.02.2025.The complainant and petitioner, being relatives, amicably resolved the dispute after the police recovered and returned the full amount of ₹15,40,000/- allegedly misappropriated by the petitioner. Both parties confirmed that no amount remains outstanding and agreed not to pursue any further legal action against each other. They jointly consented to file a petition under Section 482 CrPC for quashing FIR No. 711/24