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VIKAS BAHL
Suraj Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Vikas Bahl, J. (Oral). - The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No. 15 dated 18.01.2018 under Sections 323, 324, 148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code,1860 (Sections 326 and 201 IPC added later on) as well as for setting aside the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 11.10.2019 passed by the Principal Magistrate, Jevenile Justice Board, Ludhiana vide which the petitioner had been convicted and sentenced to stay at special home for a period of two years and to pay a fine of Rs.1,000/-and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom qua the petitioner only on the basis of the compromise.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in the present case, FIR was registered against two named persons and three unnamed persons. The petitioner was named as an accused and the petitioner was a juvenile on the date of the alleged incident and was thus, alone tried and it is further submitted that the petitioner alone has been convicted by the Juvenile Justice Board, Ludhiana vide judgment dated 11.10.2019 (Annexure P-2) and the appeal against the said judgment is pending before the Sessions Judge, Ludhiana. It is furth
The power of the High Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash criminal proceedings involving non-heinous offences, even if the trial has concluded and appeal stands dismissed against conviction, bas....
The High Court's power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash criminal proceedings involving non-heinous offences, even post-conviction, to secure the ends of justice.
The court has the power to quash criminal proceedings based on a genuine and voluntary compromise between the parties, especially in cases involving non-heinous offences or of a private criminal act.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the power of the High Court to quash criminal proceedings based on a genuine and voluntary compromise between the parties, considering the nature a....
The High Court can quash non-compoundable offences under Section 482 if they are personal in nature and the parties have settled their disputes amicably, ensuring no adverse effect on public interest....
High Court can quash non-compoundable FIRs under Section 482 when parties reach amicable settlements, preserving justice and avoiding abuse of process.
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