289 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA SURESH AGRAWAL AND OTHERS STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. Abhinav Kaushik Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Vinod Kumar, Advocate with Mr. Rahul Gugnani, Advocate for respondent No.2. MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL) 1. This is a petition under Section 528 of No. 258, dated 02.08.2023 registered at Police Station consequential proceedings arising 07.04.2025 (Ann 2. During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. 3. Vide order dated the Illaqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the compromise was called for. 4. The report dated Judicial Magistrate IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SURESH AGRAWAL AND OTHERS VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Rajesh Lamba, Advocate with Mr. Abhinav Kaushik, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Vinod Kumar, Advocate with Mr. Rahul Gugnani, Advocate for respondent No.2. MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL) This is a petition under Section 528 of 02.08.2023 (Annexure P-1), under Sections registered at Police Station Sector 31, District Faridabad, consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise (Annexure P-2) and affidavit dated 07.04.2025 (Annexure P During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. Vide order dated 17.02.2026, parties were directed to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the compromise was called for. The report dated 08.04.2026 has been received from agistrate Faridabad, stating that the parties have entered into a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CRM-M-23776-2025 (O&M) DECIDED ON: 20.04.2026 .....PETITIONERS .....RESPONDENTS MANDEEP PANNU , Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG, Haryana. This is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of FIR , under Sections 406, 420, 12-B IPC, Sector 31, District Faridabad, with all the therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated and affidavit dated 07.04.2025 (Annexure P-3). During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. .2026, parties were directed to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the .2026 has been received from Addl. Chief , stating that the parties have entered into a BNSS for quashing of FIR B IPC, with all the dated During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised .2026, parties were directed to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the Addl. Chief HIMANSHU 2026.04.21 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23776-2025 (O&M) -2- compromise, which is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence. 5. Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, has held:- “29. The only inevitable conclusion from the above discussion is that there is no statutory bar under the Cr.P.C. which can affect the inherent power of this Court under Section 482. Further, the same cannot be limited to matrimonial cases alone and the Court has the wide power to quash the proceedings even in noncompoundable offences notwithstanding the bar under Section 320 of the Cr.P.C., in order to prevent the abuse of law and to secure the ends of justice. 30. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. is to be exercised Ex-Debitia Justitia to prevent an abuse of process of Court. There can neither be an exhaustive list nor the defined para-meters to enable a High Court to invoke or exercise its inherent powers. It will always depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. has no limits. However, the High Court will exercise it sparingly and with utmost care and caution. The exercise of power has to be with circumspection and restraint. The Court is a vital and an extra-ordinary effective instrument to maintain and control social order. The Courts play role of paramount importance in achieving peace, harmony and ever- lasting congeniality in society. Resolution of a dispute by way of a compromise between two warring groups, therefore, should attract the immediate and prompt attention of a Court which should endeavour to givefull effect to the same unless such compromise is abhorrent to lawful composition of the society or would promote savagery.” HIMANSHU 2026.04.21 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23776-2025 (O&M) -3- 6. The legal principles as laid down for quashing of the judgment were also approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of 'Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and another,(2012) 10 SCC 303'. 7. It is evident that in view of the amicable resolution of the issues amongst the parties, no useful purpose would be served by continuation of the proceedings. The furtherance of the proceedings is likely to be a waste of judicial time and there appears to be no chance of conviction. 8. In view of above, FIR No. 258, dated 02.08.2023 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 406, 420, 12-B IPC, registered at Police Station Sector 31, District Faridabad, with all the consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed qua the petitioners, on the basis of compromise dated 07.04.2025 (Annexure P-2) and affidavit dated 07.04.2025 (Annexure P-3). 9. The present petition is hereby allowed. (MANDEEP PANNU) 20.04.2026 JUDGE himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2026.04.21 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document