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FARJAND ALI
Pappu Khan – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. cognizance of offenses and background of dispute (Para 1) |
| 2. arguments on compromise and its implications (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. court's analysis on continuation of proceedings (Para 5 , 7) |
| 4. support for quashing proceedings based on compromise (Para 6) |
| 5. conclusion to quash proceedings and dispose applications (Para 8 , 9) |
ORDER :
Farjand Ali, J.
The instant revision petition under Section 397 CrPC read with Section 401 CrPC has been preferred by the petitioners against the order dated 25.06.2018 passed by the learned Special Judge, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Cases, Churu in F.R. No.382/2017 (FIR No.15/2017 of Police Station Sardarshahar, District Churu), whereby cognizance has been taken against to the petitioners for the offences under Sections 451 , 323/34 and 143 IPC.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have decided to settle the dispute amicably and have arrived at a compromise. He has placed on record the compromise deed dated 03.08.2023, wherein it is stated that the parties have arrived at a compromise and the complainant does not wish to pursue criminal proceedings against the petitioners. He, therefore, prays that the revision
The court established that personal disputes resolved amicably can lead to quashing of convictions under IPC, emphasizing the importance of societal harmony.
Non-compoundable offences may be quashed if the dispute is personal and does not affect public peace, per Supreme Court guidelines.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the recognition of compromises in criminal disputes, the impact on society, and the applicability of legal provisions such as Section 320 Cr.P.C. a....
The court can quash criminal proceedings and accept compromise petitions in cases of entirely personal offences, where the compromise would bring about peace and secure ends of justice.
Compounding of noncompoundable offences can be allowed to maintain peace and harmony between the parties, as per the ruling of Gian Singh v. State of Punjab and another, (2013) 1 SCC(Cri) 160.
The court may quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences if the dispute is personal and does not affect public peace, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.
The court can quash criminal proceedings based on a settlement between the parties and the nature of the offenses, following the guidelines laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court.
The court can quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences if the dispute is personal and does not affect public peace, promoting justice and harmony.
Criminal Law - Quash of FIR - Amicable settlement between parties - Where there is a genuine compromise and there is hardly any likelihood of offender being convicted and continuance of proceedings, ....
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