2 weeks ago
Delhi High Court Quashes Friends’ FIR, Orders Manipur Hospital Service
Two friends had a fight, and a police case was filed afterward.
The case said two men entered a rented home and assaulted the complainant and his friend.
One person was hurt when he fell onto a kitchen slab.
Later, everyone settled the disagreement and said they were still friends.
The injured person told the court that he had recovered.
The Delhi High Court therefore cancelled the police case.
Instead, the two accused must help at a hospital for six two-hour sessions.
They must also pay Rs 10,000 to a bar association.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR after a fight between friends was amicably settled.
The two accused must complete six two-hour community-service sessions at Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur.
The hospital’s medical superintendent will assign duties and issue a compliance certificate after completion.
The accused must collectively pay Rs 10,000 to the Delhi High Court Bar Association within two weeks.
The court said the injured person had recovered and continuing the case would serve no meaningful purpose.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, Justice Prateek Jalan, the complainant, and two accused friends.
- What
- The court quashed an FIR and ordered the two accused to perform community service and pay Rs 10,000.
- Where
- The FIR was lodged at Dabri Police Station, Delhi; community service must be completed at Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur.
- When
- The order was passed on August 21; the FIR was registered in March of the previous year.
- Why
- The parties settled the dispute, remained friends, and the court found that continuing the criminal proceedings would serve no meaningful purpose.
Key facts
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Prateek Jalan
- FIR location
- Dabri Police Station, Delhi
- Community service
- Six sessions of two hours each
- Service location
- Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur
- Completion deadline
- Within two months of commencement
- Additional payment
- Rs 10,000 to the Delhi High Court Bar Association within two weeks
Quotes
Justice Prateek Jalan
Delhi High Court judge who issued the order
“I am of the view that it would be appropriate to make the relief sought (quashing of FIR) subject to undertaking community service and paying appropriate costs. The petitioner and respondent no. 4 (both accused) shall undertake community service for a total of six sessions of two hours each at Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur.”
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“In these circumstances, continuation of the criminal proceedings would serve no meaningful purpose and would only perpetuate discord and animosity between parties. The ends of justice would, therefore, be better served by bringing the proceedings to a quietus,”
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