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Ramandeep Singh and Ors. v. State of Punjab and Anr.

Punjab & Haryana HC27 Oct 2017CRM-M/23262/2017

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This judgment quashes FIR No. 138 and subsequent proceedings regarding an alleged snatching incident. Based on a valid compromise between parties confirmed by the Magistrate and relying on Narinder Singh, the Court held that continuing proceedings served no useful purpose.

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FIR No. 138 dated 19.06.2015 under Sections 382/34 IPC and all subsequent proceedings are quashed qua the petitioners only.

Ramandeep Singh and Ors. Vs State of Punjab… — Cheating and Forgery | Punjab & Haryana HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM NO. M-23262 OF 2017 DECIDED ON : 27.10.2017

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Ramandeep Singh and ors.

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...Petitioners

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versus

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State of Punjab and anr. ...Respondents

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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUPINDER SINGH GREWAL

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Present : Mr. J.S.Dadwal, Advocate, for the petitioners.

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Mr. Bhupender Beniwal, AAG, Punjab.

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Mr. Gagandeep Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2.

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ANUPINDER SINGH GREWAL, J. (ORAL)

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The petitioners are seeking quashing of FIR No.138 dated 19.06.2015, under Sections 382/34 IPC, registered at Police Station Shimlapuri, District Ludhiana and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 22.09.2016 (Annexure P-2), which has been arrived at between the parties.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the FIR is an outcome of misunderstanding between the parties and the matter has now been resolved. In the FIR, it is alleged that the petitioners have snatched the mobile phone of the complainant.

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The Coordinate Bench of this Court by the order dated 05.07.2017 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for recording their statements with regard to veracity of the compromise. The Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class, Ludhiana has sent his report dated 22.08.2017, wherein it is stated that in pursuance to the order of

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Sonia Bura 2017.10.28 13:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh

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CRM-M-23262-2017

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this Court, statements of the parties were recorded. As per the statements, compromise has been effected without any pressure, fear or undue influence.

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The FIR is an outcome of misunderstanding between the parties, which has now been resolved.

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In view of the law laid down in “ Narinder Singh Vs. State of Punjab” 2014 (6) SCC 466 , no useful purpose will be served by continuing the criminal proceedings. Therefore, the petition is allowed and FIR No.138 dated 19.06.2015, under Sections 382/34 IPC, registered at Police Station Shimlapuri, District Ludhiana and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 22.09.2016 (Annexure P-2) are hereby quashed qua the petitioners only.

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(ANUPINDER SINGH GREWAL) JUDGE

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27.10.2017 sonia

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Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable	: Yes/No : Yes/No

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Sonia Bura 2017.10.28 13:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document chandigarh

Ramandeep Singh and Ors. v. State of Punjab and Anr.

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