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Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder FIR after settlement

Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder FIR after settlement
Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder FIR after noting simple injury, settlement · thehansindia.com

The Delhi High Court decided to cancel a police report (FIR) that accused a woman and three others of trying to murder someone during a fight over money.

The court saw that the person who got hurt had only minor injuries and that everyone involved had made up and agreed to settle the issue.

The court said that even though the police report mentioned a serious crime, the facts showed that it wasn't that bad.

The court also noted that the weapon used was licensed and that the parties had settled the matter early on.

The court ordered the accused to pay some money to a charity group and then canceled the police report.

Key facts

FIR Date
June 2, 2024
Police Station
Palam Village
Sections Invoked
307, 506, 34 IPC; 27 Arms Act
Injury Type
Simple blunt
Settlement Date
July 18, 2024
Costs Ordered
Rs 25,000 each by petitioners
Beneficiary of Costs
Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group

Quotes

Justice Amit Bansal

The single-judge who allowed the petition to quash the FIR.

“The mere use of the expression 'Section 307 IPC' or the invocation of Section 307 in the criminal proceedings cannot be determinative”
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“Accordingly, this Court is inclined to quash the FIR in light of the settlement even though Section 307 of IPC is invoked”
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