Dharam Chand Chaudhary, J.

Complaint herein is that learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shimla has erroneously dismissed the application filed under Section 320 Cr.P.C. seeking permission to compound the offence punishable under Sections 406, 420, 506 read with Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, vide impugned order dated 21.1.2016, Annexure P-3.

2. Petitioner herein is the accused in Cr. Case No. 198-2 of 13/11. The complainant (respondent No. 2 herein) has filed an application under Section 320 Cr.P.C. for withdrawal of the case FIR No. 29/2010 registered against her under Sections 406, 420, 506 and 120-B IPC. The impugned order reveals that the charge against the accused-petitioner has only been framed under Section 420 read with Sections 120-B and 506 IPC. In view of the provisions contained under Section 320 Cr.P.C., an offence punishable under Section 506 IPC can be compounded by the person intimidated i.e. the complainant even without the permission of the Court. Further, an offence punishable under Section 420 IPC can only be compounded by the person cheated but with the permission of the Court. Learned trial Court, however, has dismissed the application for the