Ajay Sahebrao Aher v. State of Maharashtra
In the High Court of Bombay
WP (Crl.) 2012/2021
Before Justice S.S. Shinde and Justice Abhay Ahuja
Decided on June 01, 2021

Relevancy of the case: Quashing of an FIR involving impersonation, stalking, and defamation after settlement between the parties

Statutes and Provisions Involved

• The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 66D)
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 354D, 435, 500)

Relevant Facts of the Case

• The second respondent, the victim’s father, filed an FIR against the petitioner for impersonation, defamation, stalking, and causing mischief by fire or any explosive device.
• The petitioner has approached the court to quash the FIR.

Prominent Arguments by the Advocates

• The petitioner’s counsel stated that the consent affidavit was filed with the court.
• The respondent was also in favour of quashing the FIR.

Opinion of the Bench

• The victim’s name and details were not disclosed due to sensitivity.
• The petitioner should furnish the consent affidavit on the next date.

Final Decision

• The court listed the matter for hearing on another date and exempted the victim from attending the hearing.

Aarya Tyagi, an undergraduate student at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahemadabad, prepared this case summary during his internship with The Cyber Blog India in May/June 2024.