Gurminder Singh v. State of Punjab and Another

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This judgment discusses the scope of the High Court's inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C. specifically addressing cases of non-compoundable offences. The court holds that quashing is permissible in private, non-heinous cases where parties have settled and the victim consents, emphasizing that the touchstone is securing the ends of justice, while reserving such p