Petitioners sought quashing of an FIR under Section 482 Cr.P.C. based on a compromise. The Court noted Magistrate's report confirming voluntary settlement and counsel's non-dispute, applying principles from Kulwinder Singh to quash proceedings.
FIR No.388 dated 09.12.2022 and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom quashed.
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285 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Neutral Citation No. 2023:PHHC:160540 CRM-M-1130-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision: December 14, 2023
Sandeep Kumar and others
…Petitioners
Versus
State of Haryana and others …Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA
Present: Mr. Lovish Rattan, Advocate, for the petitioners.
Mr. P.S. Pandher, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Manjot Singh, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3.
DEEPAK GUPTA, J.(Oral)
GEETA RANI 2023.12.15 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
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CRM-M-1130-2023 (O&M)
Neutral Citation No.2023:PHHC:160540
recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Magistrate has submitted report dated 18.11.2023 to the effect that the compromise dated 21.12.2022 has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence.
December 14, 2023 (DEEPAK GUPTA) geeta JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No
GEETA RANI 2023.12.15 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR registered under Sections 148, 149, 323, 324 and 506 IPC should be quashed based on a post-crime compromise.
Whether the principle laid down by the Full Bench in Kulwinder Singh can be applied to quash proceedings in the instant case.
Whether the High Court can pass an interlocutory order on reported proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Colour shows how this judgement treated each authority
Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and anotherFollowed¶21
2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052
Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and othersFollowed¶21
(2012) 10 SCC 303 · Who else cites this
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sandeep Kumar and others
State of Haryana and others
DEEPAK GUPTA
As recorded by the court registry
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