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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
KARATTUMMAL VASUDEVAN NAIR – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. the nature of the case is non-heinous and has been amicably settled. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. both parties express the desire for the proceedings to be quashed based on a settlement. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. quashing of proceedings is supported by legal precedent regarding amicable settlements. (Para 6 , 7) |
ORDER
The petitioner is the 1st accused in C.C No.269 of
2022 on the file of the Court of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Kozhikode, which has originated from Crime No.86 of 2020 registered by the Chevayoor Police Station, Kozhikode, alleging the commission of offences punishable under Section 420 r/w Section 34 of IPC .
2. The petitioner has invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 , 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 2nd respondent who has executed an affidavit dated 18.12.2025.
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 counsel on either side submit
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