Archive · 5 Oct 2026

Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder FIR after settlement

Delhi HC quashes attempt to murder FIR after settlement

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.

Sources