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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRENDER SINGH
Kuldeep Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Himachal Pradesh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Virender Singh, J.
Petitioners have filed the present petition, under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (hereinafter referred to as ‘ BNSS ’), for quashing of FIR No.114/2019, dated 29.06.2019 (hereinafter referred to as the FIR, in question), registered with Police Station, Nagrota Bagwan, District Kangra, H.P., under Sections 324 ,341, 323, and 504 read with Section 34 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE (hereinafter referred to as the ‘IPC’), as well as, the proceedings resultant thereto, which are stated to be pending before the Court of learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Court No.2, Kangra, District Kangra, H.P.(hereinafter referred to as the ‘trial Court’).
2. The relief of quashing has been sought, on the basis of the compromise, which has taken place between the petitioners and respondents No.4 to 6.
3. According to the petitioners, on the statement of husband of respondent No.4, the FIR, in question, has been registered against them.
4. After registration of the FIR, the police has conducted the investigation and submitted the report under Section 173(2) Cr.PC, which is now pending adjudication before the learned trial Court.
5. According to the petitio
A genuine compromise between parties renders prosecution unviable, necessitating quashing of the FIR to maintain societal peace.
The court holds that acceptance of a compromise between parties is appropriate when it fosters peace and prevents abuse of the legal process, particularly in familial disputes.
The court emphasized that when parties to a dispute compromise amicably, the continuation of legal proceedings would constitute an abuse of process, thus justifying the quashing of the FIR.
A compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIRs in criminal cases, especially when the complainant exonerates the accused, preventing abuse of legal process.
The court emphasized that a compromise between parties in a matrimonial dispute can justify quashing criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of the legal process and maintain harmony.
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.
A compromise between the parties can lead to the quashing of an FIR when the complainant withdraws allegations, indicating that prosecution would not succeed.
A compromise between parties can justify quashing an FIR when the complainant exonerates the accused, promoting societal harmony and preventing abuse of legal processes.
The court emphasized that a genuine compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIRs in criminal cases, promoting societal harmony and saving judicial resources.
A compromise between parties can lead to quashing of FIR when the complainant withdraws support, indicating minimal chances of prosecution success.
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