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However, the petitioner approached the Court stating that disputes between the parties have been resolved and parents of the victim have agreed to settle the disputes and have also submitted an affidavit for the same that discloses a fair and genuine intention of the parties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Court observed that continuance of the proceedings will not be in the interest of parties concerned and quashed the complaint against the petitioner\/accused. Further, the Court stated that since the allegations against the petitioner accused involved sexual assault on a\u00a0minor woman and some provisions of the POCSO Act hence, whether the incident happened accidentally or whether it was done intentionally is a highly disputed question of fact. [Sajith S. v. 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