Petition under Section 528 BNSS sought quashing of an FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust based on a compromise. Since one accused was not a party to the compromise, the court held the compromise was only partial and dismissed the petition with liberty to seek appropriate remedy.
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CRM-M-13447-2026 (O&M) 1
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
(287) CRM-M-13447-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:-16.07.2026
MANINDER PAL SINGH @ MANINDER SINGH AND OTHERS
… Petitioners
Versus
STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL
Present: Ms. Ravisha Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioners.
Ms. Navreet Kaur, AAG Punjab.
Ms. Yukti Garg, Advocate for the respondent/complainant. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL, J . (Oral)
(VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 16th July, 2026 JUDGE Poonam
Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No
POONAM 2026.07.21 10:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CRM-M-13447-2026 (O&M) 2
POONAM 2026.07.21 10:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR and subsequent proceedings can be quashed on the basis of a partial compromise to which one accused is not a party.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Maninder Pal Singh @ Maninder Singh
State of Punjab
Another respondent
Virinder Aggarwal
As recorded by the court registry
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