Gurtej Singh and Anr. v. State of Punjab and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allowing Criminal Misc. petition, the court quashed an FIR under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC. A Judicial Magistrate had recorded the statements of parties and satisfied themselves that the compromise was voluntary and resolved a close personal property dispute, warranting quashing to restore harmony.
What did the court decide?
FIR No. 20 dated 3.3.2011 and proceedings under Sections 420, 120-B IPC and all consequences arising therefrom are being quashed.