JUDGMENT

Jay Sengupta, J. - This is an application seeking quashing of a proceeding in which a charge sheet was submitted under Sections 323, 406, 498A of the Penal Code.

2. A report filed by the Inspector-in-Charge, Habra Police Station regarding the purported compromise and settlement arrived at between the private parties, as filed in Court, is taken on record.

3. Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits as follows. The petitioner is the accused in this case. During pendency of the proceeding, a compromise and settlement has been arrived at between the private parties of all disputes that had led to the registration of the First Information Report. In the interest of justice, the impugned proceeding ought to be quashed on the ground of compromise and settlement.

4. Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the de facto complainant/victim submits as follows. A compromise and settlement has indeed been arrived at between the accused and the de facto complainant of all disputes that had led to the initiation of the impugned proceeding. In fact, the husband and wife are presently staying together. As such, the impugned proceeding ought to be quashed on the ground of