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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
S.R. KRISHNA KUMAR
Poorna Prabhu D/o Annappa Prabhu – Appellant
Versus
State of Karnataka – Respondent
ORDER :
1. In Crl.P.No.13601/2024, petitioner seeks the following reliefs:-
“For the reasons stated above the petitioner most respectfully prays that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to set aside the order dated 12.09.2024 of taking cognizance and be pleased to quash the criminal proceedings instituted in CC No.29938/2024 pending on the file of learned VII Addl. CJM, Bengaluru, insofar as it relates to the petitioner-accused No.2 for the offence u/s 506 and 504 of IPC and to pass such other appropriate order or direction which the petitioner is entitled to in the circumstances of the case and in the ends of justice.”
In Crl.P.No.9044/2023, petitioners seek the following reliefs:-
“Wherefore, the Hon’ble is respectfully prayed to quash the FIR and Complaint in East Zone Women P.S., against the Petitioners in Crime No.0137/2023 pending before the Hon’ble Court of VI Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Bengaluru (6th ACMM) for the offence punishable under Sections 4 98A, 34 of the IPC r/w Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 in the interest of justice.”
2. In Crl.P.No.13601/2024, learned counsel for the petitioner-accused No.2 and learned counsel for 2nd respondent – co
Joint affidavits and voluntary settlements can lead to quashing of criminal proceedings when both parties confirm no further claims against each other, promoting the interest of justice.
A court may quash criminal proceedings when parties present a joint affidavit confirming amicable settlements, as it serves the interest of justice.
The court can quash criminal proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, as per the inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and established legal principles.
The court has the discretion to quash FIRs when disputes are amicably resolved between parties, preventing an abuse of legal processes.
The voluntary nature of the settlement, absence of fear, force, or coercion, and the desire of the parties to live peacefully were central to the court's decision to quash the FIR and related proceed....
Mutual settlements in matrimonial disputes can lead to quashing of criminal proceedings under Section 498-A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act when the likelihood of conviction is minimal.
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