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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
ABDUL MANAF – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. the inherent jurisdiction can be invoked for quashing when a settlement has occurred. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. dispute resolution and parties' amicability can influence judicial proceedings. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. discussion on non-grave nature of offences allows for quashing under judicial discretion. (Para 6 , 7) |
O R D E R
Dated this the 25th day of November, 2025 The petitioner is the 5th accused in C.C.No.542/2022 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate- I, Attingal, which has arisen from Crime No.312/2012 registered by the Kadinamkulam Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Section s 143 , 147, 148, 188, 447 and 427 read with Section 149 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-4 affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appe
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