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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
ALTHAF – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. nature and origin of the criminal proceeding. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. the amicable settlement and its implications for the case. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's review of principles governing the quashing of proceedings. (Para 6 , 7) |
O R D E R Dated this the 6th day of February, 2026 The petitioner is the 1st accused in S.T.No.668/2016 on the file of the Grama Nyayalaya, Chadayamangalam, which has originated from Crime No.1072/2011 registered by the Chadayamangalam Police Station, Kollam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 143 , 147, 341, 323 and 427 r/w Section 149 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 2 and 3, who have executed Annexures A4 and 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 2 an
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