Delhi High Court Quashes FIR on Settlement with Cost Condition as Deterrence

Case Snapshot

Case Name: Gulshan & Anr. v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Citation / Neutral Citation: CNR No. DLHC010055072026

High Court: High Court of Delhi

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Girish Kathpalia

Date of Judgment: 9th September, 2026

Area of Law: Criminal Law, Quashing of FIR, BNSS, Settlement

Judgment Headline

Court quashes FIR subject to cost deposit as deterrence for hammer assault.

The Judgment in One Line

Delhi High Court quashes FIR under BNS on settlement, imposing Rs.10,000 cost per petitioner as deterrence for using a hammer.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment demonstrates the Court's balanced approach in quashing FIRs based on settlement—while recognising the value o

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