CRM-M-11323 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 274 DILBAG SINGH AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Suresh Kumar Arya, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Ravneet Singh Lekhi, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Mr. Shatun Chaudhary, for respondent No.2. RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This is Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 05.09.2024, under Sections 406, 420, 120 Amritsar Rural (Annexure P on the basis of 2. This 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. 11323-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: DILBAG SINGH AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Suresh Kumar Arya, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Ravneet Singh Lekhi, AAG, Punjab. Mr. M.K. Bhatnagar, Advocate for Mr. Shatun Chaudhary, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is second petition filed under Section Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for quashing of 05.09.2024, under Sections 406, 420, 120- Amritsar Rural (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12.09.2024 (Annexure P This Court vide order dated 27.02.2026 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. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-11323-2026 Date of decision: 17.04.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Suresh Kumar Arya, Advocate Mr. Ravneet Singh Lekhi, AAG, Punjab. M.K. Bhatnagar, Advocate for Advocate petition filed under Section 528 Bharatiya for quashing of FIR No.73, dated -B IPC, at PS Mehta, District subsequent proceedings arising therefrom 12.09.2024 (Annexure P-2). 7.02.2026 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 genuineness s s Bharatiya FIR No.73, dated B IPC, at PS Mehta, District subsequent proceedings arising therefrom 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 GURPREET 2026.04.18 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-11323 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib 18.03.2026 to the parties voluntarily and without 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 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 others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and Sections 406, 420, 120 (Annexure P-1) and compromise dated 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 17.04.2026 Gurpreet 11323-2026 2 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, the part Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib to the 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 o 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 , this petition is allowed and FIR No.73, dated 05.09.2024, under Sections 406, 420, 120-B IPC, at PS Mehta, District Amritsar Rural 1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of dated 12.09.2024 (Annexure P-2) Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No the parties have appeared before Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Sub- Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Baba Bakala Sahib 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 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.73, dated 05.09.2024, under PS Mehta, District Amritsar Rural subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 2) are quashed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No have appeared before and got their - has submitted report dated effect that the compromise has been effected between the Learned State 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 f 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.73, dated 05.09.2024, under PS Mehta, District Amritsar Rural subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed PINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.18 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.