RAJBIR SEHRAWAT
Sohan Lal – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
RAJBIR SEHRAWAT, J.
1. This petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been filed for quashing of Criminal complaint bearing number RBT 572-2 of 2012 dated 05.07.2012 (Annexure P-1) registered under Sections 3 (X), (XIV), (XV) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and Sections 323, 504, 506 & 34 IPC at Police Station Sadar Abohar, District Fazilka (Annexure P-1) as well as quashing of summoning order dated 16.09.2016, along with all consequential proceedings, on the basis of compromise (Annexure P-4).
2. Vide order dated 03.12.2021, the parties were directed to appear before the learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate, for getting their statements recorded; as to the genuineness of the compromise. In compliance thereof, report of Additional Sessions Judge, Fazilka, dated 12.01.2022, has been received, wherein, it has been noticed that the matter has been compromised between the parties with their free consent and without any coercion or undue influence from any quarter.
3. The ultimate aim, objective and goal of a legal system is to reconcile the social conflicts. Law is required only to ensure that people do not have to
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The legal system aims to reconcile social conflicts and recognizes compromises in criminal disputes, balancing the interests of justice and societal impact.
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The recognition of compromises in criminal disputes, subject to exceptions, and the distinction between the powers of the High Court and criminal courts in quashing criminal proceedings.
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Compromise in criminal disputes can quash FIRs if the case doesn't involve heinous offences, balancing societal impact and justice.
The recognition of compromise in criminal disputes should consider the nature and gravity of the crime, the impact on society, and the fairness of continuing with the criminal proceeding despite a co....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the recognition of compromises in criminal disputes, the impact on society, and the applicability of legal provisions such as Section 320 Cr.P.C. a....
The power of the court to quash criminal proceedings based on a compromise depends on the nature and gravity of the offenses, the impact on society, and the possibility of conviction.
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