Narotam Alias Gautam vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr

ik-196741279 Delhi High Court 24 February 2026 • 3 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Laksay Tyagi Counsel Respondent Raj Kumar Counsel Respondent Shenoy Das Counsel Petitioner

Parties (4)

State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi Respondent Geeta Respondent Kirti Singh Respondent Narotam alias Gautam Petitioner

Case Significance

Narotam Alias Gautam vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-196741279). The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR under Section 279 IPC for rash and negligent driving on Mangolpuri flyover in 2018, where his vehicle struck the complainant's car causing damage. The parties entered into a compromise deed and the complainant confirmed she had received compensation and had no grievance. The Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding the dispute was private in nature and not involving public interest, subject to Rs 10,000 costs deposited with Delhi High Cour The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Laksay Tyagi (counsel for respondent), Raj Kumar (counsel for respondent), Shenoy Das (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR under Section 279 IPC for rash and negligent driving on Mangolpuri flyover in 2018, where his vehicle struck the complainant's car causing damage. The parties entered into a compromise deed and the complainant confirmed she had received compensation and had no grievance. The Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding the dispute was private in nature and not involving public interest, subject to Rs 10,000 costs deposited with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund.

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