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Kamaljeet Kaur v. State of Punjab and Another

Punjab & Haryana HC10 Feb 2026CRM-M/47026/2025

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What is this about?

Petition sought quashing of FIR under Sections 454, 380 and 34 IPC on the basis of a compromise between the complainant and the accused. The trial Court verified the compromise as genuine. Following Supreme Court precedents on quashing criminal proceedings upon settlement, the FIR and all consequential proceedings were quashed.

What did the court decide?

FIR No.131 dated 01.04.2023 under Sections 454, 380, 34 IPC and all consequential proceedings quashed on the basis of compromise qua the petitioner.

Kamaljeet Kaur Vs State of Punjab and Another — Quashing and FIR | Punjab & Haryana HC (2026)

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CRM-M-47026-2025(O&M)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-47026-2025(O&M) Date of decision: 10.02.2026

Kamaljeet Kaur

...Petitioner

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State of Punjab and another

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...Respondents

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CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY

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Present : Mr. Munish Raj Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

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Mr. Ajay Paul Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2.

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AARADHNA SAWHNEY, J.(ORAL)

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The present petition has been filed under Section 528 BNSS, seeking quashing of FIR No.131 dated 01.04.2023 registered under Sections 454, 380, 34 IPC at Police Station City Barnala, District Barnala along with all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 05.08.2025 (Annexure P-2).

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With the intervention of respectables and elderly persons of the society, the parties have arrived at a settlement vide compromise deed dated 05.08.2025 (Annexure P-2), which is duly signed by them. The matter was referred to the Court below for recording of statements of the parties and to report with respect to genuineness of the compromise arrived at between the parties. The learned trial Court vide report dated 22.01.2026 has apprised this Court that the compromise arrived at between the parties is genuine and without any pressure.

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Respondent No.2 is represented by his counsel, who admits the

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factum of compromise.

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HAMANT 2026.02.11 18:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRM-M-47026-2025(O&M)

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In view of the aforesaid report of the trial Court and in view of the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in “ Gian Singh Vs. State of Punjab and another ”, 2012(4) RCR (Criminal) 543 and “ Narinder Singh and Others Vs. State of Punjab and Another ”, (2014) 6 SCC 466 , this Court is of the opinion that no useful purpose can be served by keeping the criminal proceedings pending, since the complainant has himself compromised the dispute with the petitioners/ accused persons.

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In view of the facts and circumstances mentioned hereinabove, the present petition is allowed. FIR No.131 dated 01.04.2023 registered under Sections 454, 380, 34 IPC at Police Station City Barnala, District Barnala and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed on the basis of compromise qua the present petitioner.

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6. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of.

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(AARADHNA SAWHNEY) JUDGE

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10.02.2026 Hemant

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Whether speaking/reasoned	: Yes	/ No
Whether reportable	: Yes	/ No

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HAMANT 2026.02.11 18:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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