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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
SHAN S – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. amicable settlement of disputes is crucial. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. acknowledgment of settlement and lack of prosecution interest. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's authority to quash based on non-serious offenses. (Para 6 , 7) |
O R D E R
Dated this the 24th day of November, 2025 The petitioner is the original accused in C.C.No.257/2018 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate-I, Punalur, which has arisen from Crime No.1520/2012 registered by the Anchal Police Station, Kollam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 341 and 323 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code .
2. The petitioner has 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 petitioner and the 2nd respondent, who has executed Annexure-A3 affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the 2nd respondent.
4. The learned coun
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