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Randhir Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr.

Punjab & Haryana HC17 Nov 2016CRM-M/14078/2016

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The High Court allowed a petition to quash FIR No.31 and consequent proceedings under Sections 498-A, 406, 506 IPC based on a genuine compromise recorded by the trial Court, without pressure or coercion, relying on established Full Bench and Supreme Court precedents.

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The instant petition is allowed and the aforesaid FIR and all consequent proceedings conducted on the basis thereof are quashed qua the petitioner.

Randhir Singh Vs State of Punjab & Anr. — Quashing and FIR | Punjab & Haryana HC (2016)

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CRM-M-14078 of 2016(O&M)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-14078 of 2016(O&M) Date of Order: 17.11.2016

Randhir Singh

..Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another

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..Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANITA CHAUDHRY

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Present: Ms. Satwant Mehta, Advocate, for the petitioner.

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Mr. K.S.Aulakh, AAG, Punjab

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Mr. Jasmandeep, Advocate, for respondent no.2.

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ANITA CHAUDHRY, J. (Oral)

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The instant petition is for quashing of FIR No.31, dated 28.02.2016, registered under Sections 498-A, 406, 506 IPC, Police Station Women, District Ludhiana and all the consequent proceedings arising out of the same, on the basis of written compromise arrived at between the parties.

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Report has been received from the trial Court after statements of the parties were recorded regarding the compromise. The trial Court has reported that the compromise is genuine, and without any pressure from any corner and coercion. The trial court has also sent attested copies of statements of parties.

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Learned counsel for the State on instructions submits that petitioner is the only accused and respondent no.2 is the only Naresh Kumar 2016.11.18 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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CRM-M-14078 of 2016(O&M)

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aggrieved person in this FIR.

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No useful purpose would be served to keep the FIR

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pending.

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In view of the statements and report of the trial Court and the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others v. State of Punjab and another, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal), 1052 , approved by Hon'ble Apex Court in Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 , the instant petition is allowed and the aforesaid FIR and all consequent proceedings conducted on the basis thereof are quashed qua the petitioner.

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Needless to say that parties shall remain bound by the terms of compromise and their statements made in the Court below.

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November 17, 2016 (ANITA CHAUDHRY) nt JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No

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Naresh Kumar 2016.11.18 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

Randhir Singh v. State of Punjab & Anr.

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