CRM-M-20881 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 234 MADHU AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Naveen Sharma, for the petitioners. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Kamal Narula, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3. RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This is a petition filed under Section FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, District Ludhiana (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of 2. The Co had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recor report qua the genuineness of the compromise. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, did not appeared before the 20881-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: MADHU AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Naveen Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Kamal Narula, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Section FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, District Ludhiana (Annexure P-1) and subsequent therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 08.04.2025 (Annexure P The Co-ordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness of the compromise. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, did not appeared before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20881-2025 Date of decision: 10.04.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL This is a petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, subsequent proceedings arising 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-2). Court vide order dated 30.01.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get ded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness of the compromise. learned counsel for the parties Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements s ....Respondents for quashing of FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, proceedings arising 30.01.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get ded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its learned counsel for the parties Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements GURPREET 2026.04.10 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-20881 recorded and vide order dated 13.03.2026, one more opportunity was granted to the parties to appear before Illaqa/Duty Magistrate. Thereafter, appeared before the statements recorded. On the basis Magistrate First Class, Ludhiana effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. Learned Sta and 3 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. 5. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. 6. Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and SCC 303, this petition is allowed and Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, District Ludhiana (Annexure P subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 08.04.2025 (Annexure P 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 10.04.2026 Gurpreet 20881-2025 2 and vide order dated 13.03.2026, one more opportunity was granted to the parties to appear before Illaqa/Duty Magistrate. Thereafter, appeared before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ludhiana statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Magistrate First Class, Ludhiana has submitted report dated effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and , this petition is allowed and FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, District Ludhiana (Annexure P subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-2) are quashed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No and vide order dated 13.03.2026, one more opportunity was granted to the parties to appear before Illaqa/Duty Magistrate. Thereafter, parties have Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ludhiana and got their of the statements so recorded, Judicial has submitted report dated 25.03.2026 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily te counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana, District Ludhiana (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No and vide order dated 13.03.2026, one more opportunity was granted parties have and got their Judicial to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily te counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble others (2012) 10 FIR No.191, dated 24.07.2021, under Section 323, 324, 341, 506, 452, 34 IPC, at Police Station Salem Tabri, Police 1) and dated Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.10 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.