IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
MUHAMMED IRFAN P.S. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. introduction of case details (Para 1) |
| 2. discussion of amicable settlement and lack of grievance (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. application of inherent jurisdiction in quashing proceedings (Para 6) |
| 4. final ruling and quashing of proceedings (Para 7) |
O R D E R Dated this the 5th day of December, 2025 The petitioners are the accused 1,3 and 4 in C.C.No.411/2025 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate-I, Kolencherry (Trial Court), which has originated from Crime No.198/2025 registered by the Kunnathunadu Police Station, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 115(2), 118(1), and 296 r/w Section 3(5) of the Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023.
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 2nd respondent, who have executed Annexure II affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Public Pr
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