New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR that was lodged following a fight between friends as the dispute has been amicably settled, and directed them to do community service at a hospital in Manipur.
“… I am of the view that it would be appropriate to make the relief sought subject to undertaking community service and paying appropriate costs. The petitioner and respondent no. 4 shall undertake community service for a total of six sessions of two hours each at Regional Institute of Medical Science, Manipur,” Justice Prateek Jalan said in an order passed on August 21.
Noting that the complainant and the two accused remain friends and harbour no subsisting grievance against each other, the high court said the likelihood of the proceedings culminating in a conviction is remote and continuation of the criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
Court Mandates Community Service and Financial Penalty for Assault Case
A Delhi court has ordered two men to complete community service at a local hospital as part of their sentencing for a recent assault case. They are required to report to the medical superintendent, who will assign them appropriate duties to be completed within two months. Upon completion, a compliance certificate will be issued and placed on record with the court.
In addition to community service, the court has directed the men to pay ₹10,000 to the Delhi High Court Bar Association within two weeks. This ruling follows the court’s decision to quash an FIR filed at the Dabri Police Station, which accused them of forcibly entering a rented flat and assaulting the complainant and his friend.
The FIR, registered in March of the previous year, described an incident in which one of the victims was reportedly kicked and punched, resulting in a head injury after falling onto a kitchen slab. However, the court noted that the FIR did not mention the use of weapons or any intent to cause serious harm.
The court acknowledged that the parties involved had settled their differences amicably, without coercion, and that the injured party had fully recovered from his injuries. Both parties confirmed that they remained friends and harbored no ongoing grievances.
In its ruling, the court emphasized that the dispute stemmed from a quarrel between friends and highlighted the importance of resolving the matter to prevent further discord. It concluded that continuing the criminal proceedings would not serve justice, but rather prolong animosity between the individuals involved.
