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N. UNNI KRISHNAN NAIR
Likha Tara, Son of Shri Likha Teshi – Appellant
Versus
State of AP represented by the PP of A. P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(N. Unni Krishnan Nair, J.)
Heard Mr. Nabam Rama, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Ms. Topi Jini, learned Addl. P.P., appearing on behalf of the respondent State of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. The petitioners, herein, have jointly preferred this criminal petition, praying for quashing of the First Information Report(FIR), dated 13.09.2019, lodged by the petitioner No. 2, herein, against the petitioner No. 1, leading to registration of Itanagar Women P.S. Case No. 139/2021, under Section 498(A) of the Indian Penal Code along with the charge sheet being charge sheet No. 183/2021, dated 18.12.2021, submitted by the I.O. in G.R. Case No. 828/2021, pending before the Court of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Capital Complex, Yupia.
3. The petitioners, herein, are both husband and wife and had solemnized their marriage about 15 years ago. On 12.09.2021, at around 10PM, the petitioner No. 1(husband) had come home drunk and had assaulted the petitioner No. 2(wife) and had also attacked her with a knife. The petitioner No. 2, somehow, managed to run away from her house to save herself. Basing on the said incident; the petitioner No. 2 lodged an First Information Report(F
The High Court can quash non-compoundable offences under inherent powers if the parties have amicably settled their disputes, ensuring justice is served.
The court can quash non-compoundable offences if the parties have amicably settled their disputes, ensuring justice and preventing abuse of process.
The court can quash non-compoundable offences if the parties have amicably settled their disputes, ensuring justice is served.
The High Court can exercise its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash criminal proceedings for non-compoundable offences if the parties have settled their disputes amicably and continuat....
The High Court can quash non-compoundable charges if the parties amicably resolve their dispute, as the likelihood of conviction is low and the proceeding would be futile.
The court may quash non-compoundable criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes if the parties have reached an amicable settlement.
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