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BHASKAR RAJ PRADHAN
Pema Chultim Bhutia – Appellant
Versus
State of Sikkim – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, J. - This judgment shall consider the application under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) filed by the petitioners jointly to quash the First Information Report (FIR) as well as the criminal proceedings pursuant thereto against the petitioner no.1 on a complaint by the petitioner nos. 2, 3 and 4.
2. Heard Mr. Dewen Sharma Luitel, learned counsel for the Petitioners as well as Mr. Yadev Sharma, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State-respondent. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that this is a fit case to exercise powers under section 482 Cr.P.C. and quash the criminal proceedings including the FIR in view of the amicable settlement arrived at between the petitioners relying upon various judgments discussed herein below. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that all differences between the petitioner no.1 on the one hand and the petitioner nos. 2, 3 and 4 on the other have been resolved and they have agreed to maintain a harmonious relationship and live peacefully. The petitioner nos. 2, 3 and 4 do not want to contest the case and has no grievances against the petitioner no.1 anymore. They ha
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....
The main legal principle established in the judgment is that the inherent power under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can be invoked to quash criminal proceedings based on an amicable s....
Heinous and serious offences cannot be quashed based on a compromise between the parties, as per the principle laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the court can exercise its inherent power under section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings for non-compoundable offences, considering the ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the court has the inherent power to quash criminal proceedings based on a compromise between the parties, even if the offences are non-compoun....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the principles for quashing criminal proceedings based on compromise, considering the nature of the offences, societal impact, and the possibility ....
The Court's decision was based on the principle that the inherent power of the High Court under Section 482 CrPC can be exercised to prevent abuse of the process of any court or to secure the ends of....
The High Court can quash FIRs for non-compoundable offences if a genuine compromise exists and public interest is not adversely affected.
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