IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
ARSHID P.T S/O HAMSA – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. accused seek quashing of proceedings through an amicable resolution. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. counsels agree on settlement; state supports quashing. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court discusses applicability of inherent powers for quashing. (Para 6 , 7) |
O R D E R
Dated this the 28th day of January, 2026 The petitioners are the accused 1, 2 and 4 in S.C.No.54/2022 on the file of the Assistant Sessions Court, Manjeri, which has arisen from Crime No.340/2017 registered by the Areakkkode Police Station, Malappuram, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 143, 147, 148, 341, 323, 324, 506(ii) and 308 read with Section 149 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 petitioners, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Couns
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