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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
RESHMI KRISHNAN – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner seeks quashing based on settlement. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. parties resolved disputes amicably. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. inherent powers can quash proceedings. (Para 6) |
| 4. court allows quashing based on nature of offences. (Para 7) |
ORDER
The petitioner is the accused in C.C. No.121/2025 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate-II, Sasthamcotta (‘Trial Court’, for short) which has originated from Crime No. 932/2024 registered by the Sooranadu Police Station, Kollam District, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 406, 408 and 420 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 respondents 3 to 5, who have executed Annexures A3 to A5 affidavits, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned counsel for the respondents 3 to 5.
4. The learn
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