CRM-M-64104 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 332 (1) JAGROOP SINGH AND OTHERS STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Inderpal Singh, for the petitioners. Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Mr. for respondent No.2 RUPINDERJIT 1. This is a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report under Section 193 BNSS pr but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 I Station Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P 64104-2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: JAGROOP SINGH AND OTHERS Versus PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Inderpal Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Anureet Singh Sidhu, Advocate for respondent No.2 and 3. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report under Section 193 BNSS presented under Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 I Station Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-64104-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.02.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Anureet Singh Sidhu, Advocate This is a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report esented under Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P-2), arising out of FIR No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 IPC, Police Station Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P-1) and subsequent ….Petitioners ....Respondents This is a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report esented under Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at 2), arising out of FIR PC, Police subsequent GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-64104 proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of (Annexure P-3 2. This Court vide order dated to appear before the I and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness of the compromise. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Additional Chief On the basis of the statements so recorded, Magistrate, Moga compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily a any coercion or undue influence. 4. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 and 3 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 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 Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report under Section 193 BNSS presented under 64104-2025 (O&M) 2 proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 3). This Court vide order dated 06.02 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, parties have appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Moga and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, , Moga has submitted report dated 17.02.2026 compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily a 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 Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 , this petition is allowed and cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report under Section 193 BNSS presented under Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 06.11.2025 02.2026 had directed the parties llaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Additional Chief Judicial 17.02.2026 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 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 cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC 06.11.2025 had directed the parties llaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements recorded. Judicial to the effect that the nd without 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 Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and ’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 cross case DDR/GD No.32, dated 07.12.2023, registered under Sections 323, 34 IPC, 1860 (however report Sections 323, 34, 324, 326, 238 IPC GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-64104 but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 IPC, Police Station Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of (Annexure P-3 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 18.02.2026 Gurpreet 64104-2025 (O&M) 3 but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 IPC, Police ation Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 3) are quashed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at Police Station Sadar Moga, Distrit Moga (Annexure P-2), arising out of FIR No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 IPC, Police ation Sadar Moga, District Moga (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 06.11.2025 Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No but charges were framed under Sections 323, 326, 201, 34 IPC 1860), at 2), arising out of FIR No.136, dated 19.12.2023, under Sections 324, 323, 506, 34 IPC, Police subsequent 06.11.2025 Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.