Goa, Oct. 27 -- The High Court has quashed two separate FIRs registered by Porvorim and Calangute police in cases involving allegations of sexual offences, after the parties reached amicable settlements and the complainants submitted affidavits.

In both cases, the High Court relied on a Supreme Court precedent while considering whether continuing the criminal proceedings would serve any fruitful purpose after the parties had reconciled and sought personal closure.

The court also directed the petitioners and respondents in both cases to deposit costs of Rs.1 lakh each, citing the need to account for the judicial and police machinery engaged in the proceedings.

The orders bring the two cases to a close following the settlements and affid...