Nachhatar Singh and Ors. v. State of Haryana and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR on the basis of compromise; inherent jurisdiction to quash non-compoundable offences to secure ends of justice or prevent abuse of process; genuine compromise dated 26.07.2025 (Annexure P-2/P-3); SDJM Tohana report dated 19.11.2025 — parties settled, no objection to quashing, no undue influence or coercion, accused never declared proclaimed offender; power not confined to matrimonial disputes; relied on Kulwinder Singh v. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 (Full Bench) and Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, 2012 (4) RCR (Criminal) 543 (para 57); Section 482 Cr.P.C.; Section 320 Cr.P.C. compounding distinguished from inherent jurisdiction; petition allowed; FIR and consequential proceedings quashed qua petitioners.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of the FIR (particulars illegible in source) and all other consequential proceedings arising therefrom, qua the petitioners, on the basis of the compromise dated 26.07.2025 (Annexure P-2 per operative order; recital refers to Annexure P-3).