CRM-M-11967 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 289 SURJIT SINGH AND OTHERS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Ms. Savreet Brar, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Enayat Dang, Advocate for Mr. Manjot Gujral, for respondent No.2. RUPINDERJIT 1. This is a petition filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 11.08.2021, under Sections 420, 406, 120 Sadar Faridkot, District Fari arising therefrom 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. 11967-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SURJIT SINGH AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Savreet Brar, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Enayat Dang, Advocate for Mr. Manjot Gujral, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for quashing of 11.08.2021, under Sections 420, 406, 120-B IPC, registered at Police Station Sadar Faridkot, District Faridkot (Annexure P arising therefrom on the basis of compromise (Annexure P This Court vide order dated 02.04.2026 to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded 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-11967-2026 Date of decision: 27.04.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. This is a petition filed under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik for quashing of FIR No.152, dated B IPC, registered at Police Station dkot (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings compromise (Annexure P-2). 02.04.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness s ....Respondents Bharatiya Nagarik FIR No.152, dated B IPC, registered at Police Station subsequent proceedings had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness MOHIT 2026.04.28 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-11967 3. CRM-M-11967 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot recorded. On the b Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. Le 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 FI 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 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and Sections 420, 406, 120 District Faridkot (Annexure P therefrom on the b 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 27.04.2026 Gurpreet 11967-2026 2 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot 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 FI 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 , this petition is allowed and FIR No.152, dated 11.08.2021, under Sections 420, 406, 120-B IPC, registered at Police Station Sadar Faridkot, District Faridkot (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise (Annexure P Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot and got their statements asis of the statements so recorded, Additional Chief has submitted report dated 17.04.2026 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily arned 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.152, dated 11.08.2021, under B IPC, registered at Police Station Sadar Faridkot, subsequent proceedings arising compromise (Annexure P-2) are quashed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements Additional Chief to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily arned 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 Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble and others (2012) 10 FIR No.152, dated 11.08.2021, under B IPC, registered at Police Station Sadar Faridkot, subsequent proceedings arising Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) MOHIT 2026.04.28 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.