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VIKAS BAHL
Bhan Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Vikas Bahl, J. (Oral). - This is a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of cross version (Annexure P-2) recorded in case FIR No. 10 dated 20.01.2013 under Sections 324, 323 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code,1860 (Section 326 IPC added later on) registered at Police Station Nathana, District Bathinda (Annexure P-1) and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom including the judgment and order of conviction dated 01.12.2018 (Annexure P-3) on the ground that the matter has been compromised (Annexure P-4).
2. On 06.02.2020, a Coordinate Bench of this Court was pleased to pass the following order:-
'Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is for quashing of Cross Version recorded in case F.I.R. No.10 dated 20.01.2013 under Sections 323 and 324 IPC read with Section 34 IPC (offence under Section 326 IPC added lateron), Police Station Nathana, District Bathinda and all other consequential proceedings arising there from and for setting aside of judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 01.12.2018, on the basis of compromise dated 02.01.2019 (Annexure P/4) arrived at between petitioners and respondents No.2 and 3.
Notice of motion.
Mr. Harpreet Singh Multani, Ass
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 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 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....
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