The Delhi High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) for rape on the condition that the man provide hygienic and good quality burgers to two orphanages..Justice Jasmeet Singh quashed the FIR noting that the complainant and the accused were married earlier, the dispute appeared to be matrimonial in nature and the two had finally reached a settlement.“I am of the view that in the present case, respondent No.2 was married to the petitioner and, thereafter, had temperamental differences due to which they decided to part ways. Moreover, the respondent No.2 has herself made the statement that she wants to put quietus to the matter without any pressure, coercion and out of her own free will. In view of this, the allegations under Section 376 IPC can be quashed,” the Court said..However, Justice Singh said that the FIR was registered in the year 2020 and considerable time of police and judiciary has been wasted which could have been utilised for other important matters and, therefore, the petitioner must do some good for the society.The court was informed that the petitioner is running Burger restaurants in Noida and Mayur Vihar. Therefore, the Court said that he should provide good quality burgers to two orphanages having at least 100 children each..Police have been directed to ensure that the burgers are well-made and cooked in a safe and clean environment following Covid protocols..Advocates Shashi Shanker and Saksham Yadav appeared for the petitioner.APP Aashneet Singh appeared for State.Advocate Kamran Malik appeared for the other respondent. .[Read Order]
The Delhi High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) for rape on the condition that the man provide hygienic and good quality burgers to two orphanages..Justice Jasmeet Singh quashed the FIR noting that the complainant and the accused were married earlier, the dispute appeared to be matrimonial in nature and the two had finally reached a settlement.“I am of the view that in the present case, respondent No.2 was married to the petitioner and, thereafter, had temperamental differences due to which they decided to part ways. Moreover, the respondent No.2 has herself made the statement that she wants to put quietus to the matter without any pressure, coercion and out of her own free will. In view of this, the allegations under Section 376 IPC can be quashed,” the Court said..However, Justice Singh said that the FIR was registered in the year 2020 and considerable time of police and judiciary has been wasted which could have been utilised for other important matters and, therefore, the petitioner must do some good for the society.The court was informed that the petitioner is running Burger restaurants in Noida and Mayur Vihar. Therefore, the Court said that he should provide good quality burgers to two orphanages having at least 100 children each..Police have been directed to ensure that the burgers are well-made and cooked in a safe and clean environment following Covid protocols..Advocates Shashi Shanker and Saksham Yadav appeared for the petitioner.APP Aashneet Singh appeared for State.Advocate Kamran Malik appeared for the other respondent. .[Read Order]