Delhi High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Over Death Of 5-Yr-Old In Road Accident, Says Accepting Compromise Would Sanctify 'Blood Money'

The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against a man who was driving his car in a rash and negligent manner which hit an e-rickshaw resulting in the death of a 5 year old child. Justice Girish Kathpalia refused to accept the settlement arrived between the parties wherein it was agreed that the accused will pay a sum of Rs. 1 lakh to the legal representatives of the...