CRM-M-14294 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 257+113 SAKATAR SINGH AND OTHERS STATE OF PUNJAB AND O CORAM:- Present: RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) CRM-15032 Sanhita, 2023 CRM-15033 Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 as prayer clause of the main petition for deletion of Section 365 of IPC. is allowed and the Registry is directed to do the needful. 14294-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SAKATAR SINGH AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Rahul Bhargava, Advocate Ms. Tamana Singla, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Komal Preet Kaur, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 and 3. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 15032-2026 This is an application under Section 528 of Sanhita, 2023 for placing on record amended memo of parties. The same is allowed as prayed for. 15033-2026 This is an application under Section 528 of Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 for modification of the head note as well as prayer clause of the main petition for deletion of Section 365 of IPC. In view of the reasons mentioned in the applic is allowed and the Registry is directed to do the needful. Application stands disposed of. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-14294-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.04.2026. ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Rahul Bhargava, Advocate (Through VC) Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Komal Preet Kaur, Advocate This is an application under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nyaya for placing on record amended memo of parties. The same is allowed as prayed for. This is an application under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik for modification of the head note as well as prayer clause of the main petition for deletion of Section 365 of IPC. In view of the reasons mentioned in the application, the same is allowed and the Registry is directed to do the needful. Application stands disposed of. (O&M) s ....Respondents Bharatiya Nyaya Bharatiya Nagarik for modification of the head note as well ation, the same GURPREET 2026.04.18 18:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-14294 MAIN CASE 1. Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, District Barnala (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of 2. 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. 3. before Judicial Magistrate First Class, Barnala recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, First Class, Barnala the comprom without any coercion or undue influence. 4. and 3 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. 5. continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. 6. judgment of this Court in Punjab and anoth Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 14294-2026 (O&M) 2 MAIN CASE This is second petition filed under Section Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for quashing of 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, District Barnala (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 05.03.2026 (Annexure P This Court vide order dated 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, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Barnala recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, First Class, Barnala has submitted report dated 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 others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and petition filed under Section 528 Bharatiya for quashing of FIR No.42, dated 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, subsequent proceedings arising compromise dated 05.03.2026 (Annexure P-2). Court vide order dated 17.03.2026 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 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, the parties have appeared Judicial Magistrate First Class, Barnala and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Judicial Magistrate has submitted report dated 04.04.2026 to the effect that ise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. ve, 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 er 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.42, dated Bharatiya FIR No.42, dated 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, subsequent proceedings arising 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 have appeared and got their statements Judicial Magistrate to the effect that ise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 ve, no useful purpose would be served to Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of er 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and FIR No.42, dated GURPREET 2026.04.18 18:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-14294 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, District Barnala (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of quashed. 7. of, accordingly. 18.04.2026 Gurpreet 14294-2026 (O&M) 3 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, District Barnala (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 05.03.2026 (Annexure P Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, subsequent proceedings arising compromise dated 05.03.2026 (Annexure P-2) are Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No 05.03.2023, under Sections 458, 323, 506, 201, 34 IPC, at PS Dhanula, subsequent proceedings arising are Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.18 18:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.