W.P.(CRL) 3146/2026 $~102 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010481402026 + W.P.(CRL) 3146/2026 & CRL.M.A. 31317/2026, CRL.M.A. 31318/2026 DEEPAK PANDEY .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Gunjan Tiwari, Mr. Abhishek Tiwari and Mr. Tushar Bawa, Advocates versus THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel for State with Mr. Mukesh Kumar, APP and Mr. Abhinav Kumar & Mr. Aryan Sachdeva, Advocates with SI Surender Singh, P.S.: Naraina. SI Surender Singh & HC Ramesh Kumar, P.S.: Naraina. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL O R D E R % 06.10.2026 CRL.M.A. 31318/2026 (exemption) 1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. W.P.(CRL) 3146/2026 2. The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (‘BNSS’) seeking quashing of FIR No. 256/2026 dated 31st August, 2026, registered under Sections 115(2)/126(2)/351 of the This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 08/10/2026 at 12:29:00 W.P.(CRL) 3146/2026 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (‘BNS’) at Police Station Naraina, Delhi and all proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of settlement. 3. Issue notice. 4. Notice is accepted by APP appearing on behalf of the State and counsel appearing for respondent no.2. 5. The present FIR was registered pursuant to the complaint of the respondent no.2, alleging that on 30th August, 2026, an altercation took place between the parties, wherein he sustained a minor injury. It is stated that no grievous hurt requiring hospitalisation or prolonged treatment was caused. It is further stated that the matter is presently under investigation and the charge-sheet has not yet been filed. 6. Now, the parties have settled their disputes in terms of the Compromise Deed dated 7th September, 2026, which has been filed along with the present petition as Annexure P-3. In terms of the settlement, the parties have settled their disputes. The respondent no.2 has also executed a No Objection Affidavit dated 7th September, 2026, expressing his consent to the quashing of the aforesaid FIR. 7. The respondent no.2 is present in Court and has been identified by his counsel as well as the Investigating Officer (‘I.O.’). The respondent no.2 states that the settlement has been arrived at voluntarily, without any coercion, pressure or undue influence, and that he has no objection to the quashing of the aforesaid FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom. 8. The petitioner is also present and has been identified by his counsel. He affirms the settlement and undertakes to abide by the terms thereof. 9. Considering the above settlement between the parties, no useful purpose would be served by continuing with the proceedings of the present This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 08/10/2026 at 12:29:00 W.P.(CRL) 3146/2026 FIR and it would an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer. Hence, it would be in the interest of justice to quash the present FIR and the proceedings pursuant thereto. 10. Accordingly, FIR No. 256/2026 dated 31st August, 2026, registered at Police Station Naraina, New Delhi, and all proceedings and all proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed. 11. The petition is disposed of in the above terms. 12. Pending application stands disposed of. AMIT BANSAL, J OCTOBER 6, 2026 ds This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 08/10/2026 at 12:29:00