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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
BABU SAIKH – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner is accused; seeks quashing of proceedings. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. counsel confirm settlement; state supports petitioner's plea. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. inherent powers invoked for quashing based on non-heinous claims. (Para 6 , 7) |
C.S.DIAS, J.
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Crl.M.C. No. 316 OF 2026 --------------------------------------------
Dated this the 28th day of January, 2026 ORDER The petitioner is the accused in Crime No.1339/2025 registered by the Piravam Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging the commission of the offence punishable under Section 118 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 .
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 filing of the complaint has been amicably settled between the petitioner and the 2nd respondent, who has executed Annexure A2 affidavit, affirming the settlement.
3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the 2nd respondent.
4. The learned couns
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