CRM-M-56246 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (298) AVTAR SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Aman Pal, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rishab Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Roshandeep Singh, AAG, Punja Ms. Mansi, Advocate for respondent No.2 MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (for short “BNSS”) for quashing of FIR No.73 dated 06.06.2021 registered under at Police Station Bareta, District Mansa and subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 (Annexure P-3). 2. This Court vide order dated 29.04.2026 had directed the parties to appear the learned Magistrate was directed to send his report qua the genuineness of the compromise. 56246-2025 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 02.07.2026 AVTAR SINGH Versus PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Aman Pal, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rishab Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Roshandeep Singh, AAG, Punja Ms. Mansi, Advocate for respondent No.2 **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (for short “BNSS”) for quashing of FIR No.73 dated 06.06.2021 registered under Sections 170 and 506 of IPC at Police Station Bareta, District Mansa and subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 3). This Court vide order dated 29.04.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send his report qua the genuineness of the compromise. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM-M-56246-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 02.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Aman Pal, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rishab Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Roshandeep Singh, AAG, Punjab Ms. Mansi, Advocate for respondent No.2 The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (for short “BNSS”) for quashing of Sections 170 and 506 of IPC at Police Station Bareta, District Mansa and subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 This Court vide order dated 29.04.2026 had directed the before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send his report qua the genuineness AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.03 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-56246 3. CRM-M-56246 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Budhlada and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Magistrate has submitted report dated 15.05.2026 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parti any coercion or undue influence. 4. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. 5. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served t 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 Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 Hon’ble Supreme Court in (2012) 10 SCC 303 06.06.2021 registered under Sections 170 and 506 of IPC at Police Station Bareta, District Mansa and subseq on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 (Annexure P qua the petitioner. 02.07.2026 Amit Sharma 56246-2025 (O&M) (2) Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Budhlada and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Magistrate has submitted report dated 15.05.2026 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parti 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 t 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 Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and FIR No.73 dated 06.06.2021 registered under Sections 170 and 506 of IPC at Police Station Bareta, District Mansa and subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 (Annexure P qua the petitioner. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Budhlada and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Magistrate has submitted report dated 15.05.2026 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without 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 Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others , this petition is allowed and FIR No.73 dated 06.06.2021 registered under Sections 170 and 506 of IPC at Police Station uent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2025 (Annexure P-3) are quashed (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.03 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.