IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
MALAVIKA VM – Appellant
Versus
JOSHY M G – Respondent
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| 1. accused invokes inherent jurisdiction to quash the fir based on amicable settlement. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. counsels confirm resolution and absence of objection to quashing proceedings. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court highlights the appropriateness of quashing non-heinous cases to serve justice. (Para 6 , 7) |
ORDER
The petitioner is the accused in Crime No.1275/2025 registered by the Ernakulam Central Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023.
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 1st respondent, who has executed Annexure 2 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 1st respondent.
4. The learned counsel on either side submits that, with the intervention of relatives and well-wishers, the
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