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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
ADHITHYAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. inherent jurisdiction invoked for quashing minor criminal proceedings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. parties resolved disputes amicably with no objection to quashing. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's authority to quash minor offences based on settlements. (Para 6 , 7) |
ORDER The petitioners are the accused Nos.1 to 4 in Crime No.486 of 2024 registered by the Thadiyittaparamba Police Station, Ernakulam alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 420 and 417 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
2. The petitioners have invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023, to quash all further proceedings in the above case. It is asserted that the dispute that led to the registration of the crime has been amicably settled between the petitioners and the second respondent, who has executed Annexure 3 affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the second respondent.
4. The learned counsel on either side submits that, with the intervention of relatives and well- wishers, the parties
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