Rajender Kumar v. State of Hp and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Himachal Pradesh High Court (Rakesh Kainthla, J.), CrMMO No. 200 of 2026, decided 01.07.2026: quashing of FIR No. 08 of 2018 (24.05.2018, Women PS Bilaspur) under Sections 376, 377, 342, 323, 498-A, 506 IPC and consequential proceedings on basis of matrimonial compromise; charges framed only under Sections 498-A, 323, 506 IPC; Sections 323/506 compoundable under S.320 CrPC; Section 498-A FIR quashed relying on Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303, Narender (2014) 16 SCC 466, Vikas Singh (2023) I DMC 335 (HP), Sanjay Kumar 2023 (1) Him L.R. 602; informant Kanta Devi's statement of reconciliation dated 30.04.2026; petition under S.528 BNSS 2023 allowed.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of F.I.R. No. 08 of 2018, dated 24.05.2018, registered at Women Police Station Bilaspur, H.P., and of all consequent proceedings pending/initiated against the petitioner-accused in pursuance thereof; petition disposed of in the above terms along with pending applications, if any.