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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
MOHAMMED RAFI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. case involves amicable settlement leading to a petition for quashing proceedings. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. counsels agree on the non-contentious nature of the dispute. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. court's inherent powers allow quashing of non-grave offences when settled. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
O R D E R
Dated this the 25th day of November, 2025 The petitioners are the accused Nos.1 to 3 in S.C.No.656/2024 on the file of the Additional Assistant Sessions Court, North Paravur, which has arisen from Crime No.327/2023 registered by the Edathala Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 34 1 , 323 and 308 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 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,
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