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

Punjab & Haryana HC27 Mar 2018CRM-M/1733/2018

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What is this about?

Single judge quashed the impugned FIR and ancillary proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on a voluntary compromise arrived at between the accused and the injured parties, citing it as a fit case to avoid friction and uphold social harmony.

What did the court decide?

The FIR No. 97 dated 19.05.2017 and all ancillary proceedings arising therefrom were quashed.

Malkiat Singh and Anr. Vs State of Punjab and Ors. — Quashing and FIR | Punjab & Haryana HC (2018)

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CRM-M No. 1733 of 2018

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M No. 1733 of 2018 DATE OF DECISION :- March 27, 2018

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Malkiat Singh and another ...Petitioners

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Versus

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State of Punjab and others ...Respondent

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN

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Present :- Mr. K.S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioners.

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Mr. Rakeshinder Singh Sidhu, AAG, Punjab.

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Mr. L.S. Bhullar, Advocate for respondents no. 2 and 3.

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Petitioners–Malkiat Singh and Rajbir @ Arjun Singh have brought the instant petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No. 97 dated 19.05.2017, for offences under Sections 452, 341, 323, 314, 506, 427, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Civil Lines Bhatinda, District Bathinda, against them, alongwith consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise, stated to have been effected between them and complainant/injured Deepak Rai and Mahinder Singh-arrayed as respondents No.2 and 3.

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When the petition came up for hearing on 17.1.2018, notice of motion was ordered to be issued. The respondent No. 1 - State of Punjab through State counsel, whereas respondents No.2 and 3 through Mr. L.S. Bhullar, Advocate, had put in appearance. Then in light of the contention

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Parvinder Singh 2018.03.28 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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that parties have since effected compromise, they were directed to put in appearance before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court to get their statements recorded with regard to compromise and the trial Court was directed to send a report to this Court.

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Report has been received from Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Bathinda, in terms of which complainant/injured Deepak Rai and Mahinder Singh and others and accused, namely, Malkiat Singh and Rajbir @ Arjun Singh had appeared there and their statements were recorded, in terms of which they have admitted to have entered into a voluntary compromise, with free will, without any pressure, coercion or undue influence. Further complainant/injured have stated that he has no objection if the FIR in question is quashed by this Court. There is nothing on record to doubt the genuineness of the compromise so arrived at between the parties. It has been reported that no accused has been declared proclaimed offender in the FIR in question. Alongwith the report copies of statements of the complainant/injured and all the accused have been annexed.

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I have heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned counsel for complainant/injured and learned State counsel, besides going through the record.

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The dispute between the parties has been resolved amicably, which appears to have been arrived at between them voluntarily without any threat or coercion and in terms of ratio of the authority reported as Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab and others 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, where in para 28, it has been held as under :-

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“The compromise, in a modern society, is the sine

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Parvinder Singh 2018.03.28 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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qua non of harmony and orderly behaviour. It is the soul of justice and if the power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. is used to enhance such a compromise which, in turn, enhances the social amity and reduces friction, then it truly is “ finest hour of justice ”.”

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It has been observed that High Court has power to quash prosecution in order to achieve ends of justice and to prevent abuse of process of law. Though such powers are unlimited but those are to be exercised sparingly and with utmost care and caution. Though there is no statutory bar which can effect the inherent power of High Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C.

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The compromise is in interest of peace and tranquility in the society and for such like reasons this Court can quash the FIR and ancillary proceedings exercising power under Section 482 Cr.P.C., it appears to be a fit case to exercise such powers.

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Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the abovesaid FIR alongwith ancillary proceedings are hereby quashed.

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(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE

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March 27, 2018 p.singh

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Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No

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Parvinder Singh 2018.03.28 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

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

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