JUDGMENT

Avneesh Jhingan, J. (Oral). - The matter is taken up for hearing through video conference due to COVID-19 situation.

2. This is a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No. 346 dated 22.11.2019, under Section 420 IPC and Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 registered at Police Station City, Kapurthala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 22.7.2021.

3. A application was moved by Arun Kumar Sobti for taking action against Varinder Kaur Passi (petitioner). As per the allegations, the petitioner being Chairperson of Freedom Fighter Cell assured to get a job for the wife of the complainant in Punjab National Bank as she had close relations with the politicians and bank officials. An amount of Rs.2,50,000/- was taken. On failure to get the job, Rs.30,000/- were refunded.

4. On 6.8.2021, the parties were directed to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial court for getting their statements recorded with regard to compromise dated 22.7.2021.

5. The report dated 24.8.2021 is received stating that the compromise is genuine, voluntary, without any coercion or undue influence. Further that there is only one accu