Delhi HC cancels FIR in fight between friends, orders community service in Manipur

Observing that the chances of the case ending in a conviction were remote, the court said continuing the criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose. It made the relief of cancelling the FIR conditional on community service and payment of costs.

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 court said both men must report to the hospital's medical superintendent, who will assign suitable duties.

What Happened

The court directed that the community service be completed within two months from the date of commencement. After that, the medical superintendent will issue a compliance certificate, which is to be placed on the court record.

• The two men were also directed to collectively pay ₹10,000 to the Delhi High Court Bar Association within two weeks.

• While cancelling the FIR, the court noted that the dispute arose from a quarrel between friends and was resolved shortly after the FIR was registered.

• The parties said they remained friends and had no subsisting grievances against each other.

Key Details

The order came while allowing a plea seeking cancelling of an FIR registered at Dabri Police Station in Delhi.

• The injured person also told the court that he had recovered from the injury and was not suffering from any lasting consequences.

• The court was told that the parties had settled the matter without any coercion or undue pressure and had signed a settlement deed.

• In its order, the court noted that the FIR did not allege the use of any firearm or sharp weapon, or any separate act directed towards causing the head injury.

Why It Matters

According to the FIR, one of the residents was allegedly kicked and punched, causing him to fall headfirst onto the kitchen slab and suffer a head injury.

• The FIR, registered in March last year, was based on a complaint by a man who alleged that he was living in a rented flat with his friend when both accused forcibly entered the.

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