The High Court quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings involving cast-based offences and IPC crimes after finding a valid compromise between the parties, ruling that continuance would constitute abuse of process.
Quashing of FIR No.0073/2022 and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom.
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[2023/RJJP/007008]
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
----Petitioners
Versus
----Respondents
| For Petitioner(s) | : Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma |
|---|---|
| For State | : Mr. Prashant Sharma, PP |
| For Respondent No.2 | Mr. Anoop Kumar |
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRENDRA KUMAR
Order
18/04/2023
[2023/RJJP/007008]
[CRLMP-1839/2023]
(2 of 2)
(BIRENDRA KUMAR),J
Sunita/47
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the continuation of criminal proceedings would amount to abuse of the process of law after a compromise in a dispute of private nature.
Whether the FIR regarding offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, along with IPC offences, can be quashed on the basis of compromise.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Ramveer Singh
Omveer
State Of Rajasthan
Ashok Kumar
Birendra Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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