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Gurpreet Singh Alias Guri and Others v. State of Punjab and Others

Punjab & Haryana HC5 Nov 2024CRM-M/24034/2023

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Petition sought quashing of an FIR for robbery and arms offences on the basis of a compromise between the parties. The trial Court confirmed the compromise was voluntary and the complainants raised no objection. Following Full Bench precedent, the FIR and subsequent proceedings were quashed qua petitioners.

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FIR No.86 dated 27.6.2021 PS Khuian Sarwar and all subsequent proceedings quashed qua petitioners.

Gurpreet Singh Alias Guri and Others Vs State of… — Quashing and FIR | Punjab & Haryana HC (2024)

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In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh

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CRM-M-24034-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision:-5.11.2024

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Gurpreet Singh @ Guri and others … Petitioners

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State of Punjab and others

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... Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL

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Present:Mr. Piyush Setia, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Prabhdeep Singh Dhaliwal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Shubham Goyal, Advocate for respondents No.2 & 3.

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GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral)

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The petitioners seek quashing of FIR No.86, dated 27.6.2021 registered at Police Station Khuian Sarwar, District Fazilka, under Sections 392, 34, 120B of Indian Penal Code and Sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of Arms Act and all subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise stated to have been effected between the parties.

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Vide order dated 16.5.2023, the parties had been directed to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate so as to get their statements recorded qua the factum of compromise.

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Report of learned Judicial Magistrate 1^st Class, Abohar, has been received, wherein it has been reported that joint statement of petitioners namely Gurpreet Singh @ Guri, Harmit Singh, Aman Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Pargat

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Pankaj Kakkar 2024.11.05 15:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

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CRM-M-24034-2023 (O&M) ( 2 )

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Singh Sandhu, Deshraj, Gursewak Singh and also the statements of respondents No.2 & 3 namely Dharminder Singh and Gurpreet Singh have been recorded to the effect that they have compromised the matter amongst themselves.

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Respondents No.2 & 3 namely Dharminder Singh and Gurpreet Singh in their statements have stated that they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed.

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Learned Judicial Magistrate 1^st Class, Abohar has specifically opined that the parties have entered into compromise voluntarily and without any undue influence.

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In view of the aforesaid compromise and bearing in mind the law laid down by Full Bench of this Court in 2007(3) RCR (Crl.) 1052 Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab , the present petition is allowed and FIR No.86, dated 27.6.2021 registered at Police Station Khuian Sarwar, District Fazilka, under Sections 392, 34, 120-B of Indian Penal Code and Sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of Arms Act and all subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom are hereby quashed qua petitioners.

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5.11.2024		( Gu	rvinder Singh Gill )
Pankaj			Judge
	Whether reasoned/speaking	Yes / No
	Whether reportable	Yes / No

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Pankaj Kakkar 2024.11.05 15:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

Gurpreet Singh Alias Guri and Others v. State of Punjab and Others

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