Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 363 and 366A IPC on the ground that the victim had married the petitioner after attaining majority. Since the FIR had already been quashed in a connected petition, counsel withdrew this one and it was dismissed as withdrawn.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
263-A CRM-M-4269-2021(O&M)
Date of Decision: 01.08.2024
Harsh Sharma
.… Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and others .... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA
Present: - Mr. Mohit Vashishat, Advocate for the petitioner.
Ms. Rishu Madan, AAG, Punjab.
None for respondents No. 2 and 3.
NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL)
Prayer in this petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is for quashing of FIR No. 41 dated 03.02.2020 (Annexure P-1) registered under Sections 363 and 366A IPC at Police Station City Sangrur, District Sangrur and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom , on merits, on the ground that the victim/respondent No. 2 herein has solemnized marriage with the petitioner after attaining majority and is happily residing in her matrimonial house.
At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that since, the impugned FIR (Annexure P-1) has already been quashed on the basis of compromise dated 12.3.2024 by this Court vide order of even date passed in CRM-M-14518-2024, therefore, nothing remains to survive in the instant petition. He further submits that he may be permitted to withdraw the instant petition.
Permitted to do so.
Dismissed as withdrawn.
Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
01.08.2024 ( NIDHI GUPTA ) rishu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No
RISHU KATARIA 2024.08.02 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Harsh Sharma
State of Punjab
Respondent No. 2
Respondent No. 3
Nidhi Gupta
As recorded by the court registry
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