Kapil and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and Another
Criminal law – Quashing of proceedings on the basis of compromise – Application under Section 528 BNSS disposed of with directions
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, APPLICATION U/S 528 BNSS No. 42224 of 2025 (also styled NA528 No. 42224 of 2025), Kapil and 2 others v. State of U.P. and another, Coram: Hon'ble Chawan Prakash, J., decided May 5, 2026. Compromise-based quashing application under Section 528 BNSS concerning charge sheet dated 26.9.2023, cognizance order dated 9.10.2025 and the entire proceeding of Crl. Case No.5976 of 2025 (State v. Vipin @ Lilu and others) arising out of Case Crime No.455 of 2023 under Sections 352, 323, 325 IPC, Police Station Baghpat, District Baghpat. Disposed of with directions to verify the compromise before the trial court, two-month abeyance of trial, and liberty to file a joint quashing application under the High Court's inherent powers. Counsel: Haya Rizvi for applicants; Mohammad Belal for opposite party no.2; G.A./A.G.A. for the State.
What did the court decide?
Application disposed of with directions: parties to appear before the trial court and file the compromise deed within 30 days for verification; trial court proceedings kept in abeyance for two months if the compromise is filed and verified within the stipulated period, failing which the trial shall continue in accordance with law; parties thereafter to file a joint application invoking the inherent powers of the High Court for quashing; Office directed to return the original compromise deed to counsel for the applicant after taking a photocopy.