Rajinder Singh vs State Of H.P

Ajay Mohan Goel, J

By way of this petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a prayer has been made by the petitioner, for quashing of FIR No. 24 of 2015, dated 17.06.2015, registered under Sections 354, 506, 323 of Indian Penal Code at Police Station Chopal, District Shimla, H.P.

I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well as learned counsel for respondent No.2 and learned Additional Advocate General representing the State.

Learned counsel for the petitioner has informed the Court that the issue which led to the registration of the said FIR now stands amicably settled between the complainant and the petitioner/accused.

It is in this background, that the petitioner has filed the present petition, praying therein for quashing of the FIR.

The petitioner/complainant has no objection, in case, this petition is allowed, as prayed for, and the FIR which stood filed by him is ordered to be quashed and set aside in the interest of justice. His statement to this effect also stands recorded.

Learned Additional Advocate General, submits that taking into consideration the peculiar facts of this case, the State has no objection in case, the petition is allowed and FIR in issue is quashed and set aside.

Accordingly, in view of the above, this petition is allowed and FIR No. 24 of 2015, dated 17.06.2015, registered under Sections 354, 506, 323 of Indian Penal Code at Police Station Chopal, District Shimla, H.P., is quashed and set aside. Petition stands disposed of, so also pending miscellaneous application, if any.