Mohit Kumar vs State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr

ik-196967161 Delhi High Court 20 February 2026 • 2 min read

Judges (1)

Manoj Jain Delivered

Counsel (1)

Sunil Kumar Gautam Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State (NCT) of Delhi Respondent Mohit Kumar Petitioner

Case Significance

Mohit Kumar vs State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-196967161). The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR under Section 281 BNS (corresponding to Section 279 IPC) for rash and negligent driving of a TATA Ace that rear-ended the complainant's Maruti Wagon R in Janak Puri. The parties were referred to mediation during prosecution evidence and settled the dispute, with the complainant receiving Rs 65,000 compensation. The Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding the dispute private in nature with no public interest involved. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Sunil Kumar Gautam (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR under Section 281 BNS (corresponding to Section 279 IPC) for rash and negligent driving of a TATA Ace that rear-ended the complainant's Maruti Wagon R in Janak Puri. The parties were referred to mediation during prosecution evidence and settled the dispute, with the complainant receiving Rs 65,000 compensation. The Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding the dispute private in nature with no public interest involved.

What was the outcome of Mohit Kumar vs State (Nct Of Delhi) & Anr?

The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR under Section 281 BNS (corresponding to Section 279 IPC) for rash and negligent driving of a TATA Ace that rear-ended the complainant's Maruti Wagon R in Janak...

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