The Delhi High Court today quashed an FIR against Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach after he and the complainant US national reached an out-of-court settlement in a molestation case. Justice M L Mehta quashed the FIR and the criminal proceedings arising out of it after recording statements of American citizen Zohal Hamid, her friend Sahil Peerzada and accused Pomersbach.The court rejected the Delhi government's argument that the FIR should not be quashed keeping in view the gravity and seriousness of the offence. The accused also expressed his regret before the court for the incident.
News On AIR | May 25, 2012 1:56 PM
Pomersbach & Zohal reach out-of-court settlement; HC cancels FIR agianst IPL Player