Smt Urmila Devi and Others v. State of Up and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application under Section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of proceedings in a matrimonial dispute, the High Court directed parties to file a verified compromise before the trial court. The court held that upon acceptance of a valid compromise, the trial court may quash proceedings and acquit the accused, even under non-compoundable sections. The application was disposed of with this instruction.
What did the court decide?
Matter disposed of by directing parties to file verified compromise before trial court; proceedings to be quashed upon acceptance by trial court.