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2014 DIGILAW 567 (ALL)

Surjeet Singh v. State of U. P.

2014-02-17

ARVIND KUMAR TRIPATHI

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JUDGMENT Arvind Kumar Tripathi,J.: - Heard learned counsel for the applicants, learned AGA for the State and perused the record. 2. Learned counsel for the applicant submitted that due to some misunderstanding, first information report was lodged. He further submitted that if the matter is referred to Mediation and Conciliation Centre then there is chances of compromise in between the parties. 3. Learned A.G.A. opposed the aforesaid prayer. 4. Considered the submission of counsel for the parties and nature of allegation. In the interest of justice, and in view of the facts and circumstances, if an application is moved on behalf of applicants within 30 days from today before the court below and Rs.1,000/- is deposited in cash before the court below in favour of Mediation Centre and a draft for a sum of Rs. 5,000/- is deposited in favour of opposite party no.2 Smt. Anita wife of Surjeet Singh daughter of Raja Ram, the matter will be referred to the Mediation Centre situated at District Court Bharatpur. The aforesaid draft in the name of opposite party no. 2 shall be handed over to her on first appearance. 5. Till report of the mediation centre is received, no coercive steps shall be taken against the applicants in Complaint Case No. 584 of 2012, under Sections 498-A, 323 I.P.C. & 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act, Police Station Sikandra, District Agra. After receiving the report of the Mediation Centre, if it is found that the matter has been settled between parties then no useful purpose would be served to continue the criminal proceedings hence the same shall stand dropped in view of the judgement of Apex Court in case of B.S. Joshi Vs. State of Haryana 2003(4)SCC Page 675, and present order passed by this Court. 6. With these observations, Application filed under Section 4 82 Cr.P.C. is finally disposed off.