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KAKHETO SEMA
Puronen S/O Kumsangtoba – Appellant
Versus
State Of Nagaland – Respondent
ORDER :
Heard Mr. N. Longkumer, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. K. Angami, learned P.P. for the State respondent No.1 and Mr. M. Solo, learned counsel for the respondent No.2.
2. The petitioner has filed the present petition under section 482 Cr.P.C, 1973 to set aside and quash the FIR dated 21/02/2018 which is registered as Changtongya P.S Case No. 005/2018 corresponding to G.R No. 32/2018, the Charge Sheet No. 02/19 dated 06/02/2019 and the criminal proceeding pending in G.R No. 32/2018 before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mokokchung, Nagaland.
3. The petitioner is the alleged accused person against whom the criminal case has been registered. The respondent No.2 is the complainant and the sister of the victim in the case.
4. The case in brief is that on 21/02/2018, the respondent No.2 filed the FIR to the Officer-in-Charge, Changtongya Police Station stating that at about 9:00 A.M one Mr. Tuten of Merangkong village along with the supporters of Shri. Nuklutoshi, the NPF candidate had adducted her brother Mr. Alemyanger (victim). On receiving the information, the Police registered the Changtongya P.S Case No. 005/2018 under section 363/506/34 IPC. Subsequent to the fi
High Court can quash non-compoundable FIRs under Section 482 when parties reach amicable settlements, preserving justice and avoiding abuse of process.
The High Court can quash non-compoundable offences under Section 482 if they are personal in nature and the parties have settled their disputes amicably, ensuring no adverse effect on public interest....
The main legal point established is that the High Court can quash criminal proceedings based on a compromise, even for non-compoundable offences, if it serves the ends of justice and does not impact ....
Heinous and serious offences cannot be quashed based on a compromise between the parties, as per the principle laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
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