Authority: High Court of Delhi, New Delhi
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Mohd Mudassir & Anr, represented by Ms. Tanya Sharma, Advocate.
- Respondents: The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr, represented by Ms. Kiran Bairwa, APP for State; and The BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (respondent No.2), represented by counsel stating the amount had been paid and the matter settled amicably.
- FIR No.0222/2026 was registered at Police Station Chandni Mahal under Sections 135, 138 and 150 of the Electricity Act, 2003, alleging offences related to the electricity supply.
- The petition sought quashing of the FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom, invoking the interest of justice.
- The State raised no opposition to the settlement between the petitioners and BSES Yamuna Power Ltd.
- The Court referred to Supreme Court judgments in Narinder Singh & Ors. v. State of Punjab (2014 6 SCC 466) and Gian Singh v. State of Punjab (2012 10 SCC 303), outlining the principles governing the High Court’s inherent power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to quash criminal proceedings when a settlement exists, provided the offence is not heinous or of a public nature.
- The Court emphasized that the power must be exercised sparingly, focusing on securing the ends of justice or preventing abuse of the court process, and that offences of a civil or commercial character are more amenable to quashing upon full settlement.
Final Outcome
- The Court, taking into account the amicable settlement and the absence of State opposition, quashed FIR No.222/2026 and all consequential proceedings under Sections 135/138/150 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
- The petition was disposed of, and the matter was closed on 17 July 2026.
Topics: Criminal Procedure, Electricity Act