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VIKAS BAHL
Ram Lal – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Vikas Bahl, J. - This is a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. praying for quashing of FIR no.18 dated 30.01.2015 registered under Section 420 IPC at Police Station Civil Lines, Bathinda, District Bathinda as well as judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 01.08.2018 whereby the petitioner has been convicted under Section 420 IPC by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the above said FIR was registered against the present petitioner and the petitioner was convicted by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda vide judgment dated 01.08.2018 and against the said judgment, the appeal is pending before the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Bathinda. It is further submitted that during the pendency of the said appeal, the matter has been compromised.
3. This Court vide order dated 29.11.2021 had directed the parties to get their statements recorded in view of the compromise and in pursuance of the same, the report has been sent by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda, to the effect that the compromise is genuine and bonafide. L
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 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 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 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....
High Court can quash non-compoundable FIRs under Section 482 when parties reach amicable settlements, preserving justice and avoiding abuse of process.
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....
Point of Law : Powers of this Court under Article 142 can be invoked to quash a criminal proceeding on the basis of a voluntary compromise between the complainant/victim and accused.
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