This order allows a criminal petition and quashes proceedings for offences punishable under Sections 307, 452 read with 149 IPC after recording a compromise between the accused and the victim.
The criminal proceedings in Crime No.86 of 2019 are quashed. Parties directed to deposit Rs.5,000 each towards costs.
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HONOURABLE JUSTICE G. SRI DEVI
I.A.No.3 of 2020
In/and CRIMINAL PETITION No. 366 of 2020
ORDER:
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HONOURABLE JUSTICE G. SRI DEVI
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I.A.No.3 of 2020
In/and
CRIMINAL PETITION No. 366 of 2020
Dated: 06.03.2020
3 issues framed by the court
Whether criminal proceedings for offences punishable under Sections 307, 452 read with 149 IPC can be quashed on account of a compromise between the parties under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
Whether the Court can record a compromise filed jointly by the petitioner and the victim to quash the criminal petition.
What costs are to be deposited by the parties upon quashing of proceedings.
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Gian Singh v. State of Punjab and anotherRelied on¶9
(2012) 10 Supreme Court Cases 303
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Accused No.2
Second Respondent
G. SRI DEVI
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