Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
ADARSH PRADEEP, VAISAKH, ALTHAF, AROMAL, RENJITH M. NAIR, MUHAMMED ALIF R, AKSHAY BABU, AKSHAY SHIJU, MB NASEER, ANAKHA, APARNA KRISHNAN, BALAGOWRI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. settlement between parties leading to the quashing of charges. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court's duty to assess settlement agreements in criminal proceedings. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. inherent powers of the court to dismiss cases not serving public interest. (Para 6 , 7) |
O R D E R
Dated this the 27th day of January, 2026 The petitioners are the accused 1 to 4 and 6 to 13 in Crime No.1167/2024 registered by the Anchal Police Station, Kollam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 189 (2), 189(4), 191(2), 296(b), 127, 115(2), 118(1), 110 and 351 read with Section 190 of the Bharatiya 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 has executed Annexure-2 affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the 2nd respondent.
4. The le
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
