Single-judge Full Bench quashed FIR No.47 Sections 325/506 of Indian Penal Code and subsequent proceedings based on a recorded voluntary compromise between parties, relying on Kulwinder Singh precedent.
Quashing of FIR No.47 dated 27.5.2023 and all subsequent proceedings under Sections 325 and 506 of Indian Penal Code.
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In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh
CRM-M-61641-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision:-5.9.2024
Depeak Yadav … Petitioner
Versus State of Punjab and another ... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL
Present:Mr. Sandeep Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Prabhdeep Singh Dhaliwal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. G.S. Rawat, Advocate for respondent No.2.
GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral)
GEETA RANI 2024.09.06 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
CRM-M-61641-2023 (O&M) ( 2 )
5.9.2024 ( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) geeta Judge Whether reasoned/speaking Yes / No Whether reportable Yes / No
GEETA RANI 2024.09.06 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR and subsequent proceedings can be quashed under CPC on the basis of a valid compromise recorded by the Magistrate.
Whether the Magistrate's opinion that the compromise was voluntary and without undue influence entitles the court to quash the proceedings.
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Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of PunjabRelied on¶16
2007(3) RCR (Crl.) 1052 Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Depeak Yadav
State of Punjab
Raj Kumar
Gurvinder Singh Gill
As recorded by the court registry
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