IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH SHIMLA
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRENDER SINGH
Shankar Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of H.P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Virender Singh, J.)
The petitioner has filed the present petition, under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (hereinafter referred to as ‘the B.N.S.S.’) for quashing of FIR No.58 of 2023, dated 07.06.2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the FIR in question’), registered under Sections 307, 506 of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as ‘the IPC’) and Section 25 of the Indian Arms Act, 1969, with Police Station, Shahpur, District Kangra, H.P., as well as, the proceedings resultant thereto, pending before the learned Additional Sessions Judge-II, Kangra at Dharamshala, District Kangra, H.P., (hereinafter referred to as ‘the trial Court’).
2. Relief, as claimed for, has been sought on the ground that the matter has been compromised between the petitioner and respondent No. 2, in order to maintain their cordial relations.
3. The terms and conditions of the compromise have been reduced into writing, which have been annexed with the petition, as Annexure P-2.
4. On all these submissions, a prayer to allow the present petition, by quashing the FIR in question, as well as, proceedings resultant thereto, pending before the learned trial Court, has been made.
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Compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIR for serious offences if no injury occurred, emphasizing societal peace and judicial efficiency.
The court upheld the validity of a compromise between parties, emphasizing that continuation of criminal proceedings would constitute an abuse of the process of law.
The court emphasized that amicable compromises between parties can lead to quashing of FIRs to maintain societal peace and judicial efficiency.
Compromise between parties in a criminal case can lead to quashing of FIR and proceedings to prevent abuse of legal process.
The court emphasized that a voluntary compromise between parties in a criminal case can lead to quashing of FIRs to maintain societal harmony and prevent abuse of legal processes.
Compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIR and proceedings if it serves the purpose of maintaining peace and avoids abuse of legal process.
Compromise between parties in a criminal case can lead to quashing of FIR when it serves the interest of justice and maintains societal peace.
A compromise between the complainant and the injured party in a criminal case can lead to quashing of the FIR, as continuing proceedings would constitute an abuse of process.
A compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIR when the complainant withdraws support, indicating minimal chances of prosecution success.
Compromise between parties in a criminal case can lead to quashing of FIR when both express a desire to resolve disputes amicably, serving the purpose of maintaining societal peace.
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