CRM-M-603- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 339 VINOD KUMAR AND ORS. STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. Rhythem Bajaj, for the petitioners. Mr. K.D. Sachdeva, AAG, Punjab M for respondent No.2. RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This is a Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, District Fazilka, (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of 2. This Court vide order dated to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate of the compromise. -2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: VINOD KUMAR AND ORS. Versus PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Rhythem Bajaj, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. K.D. Sachdeva, AAG, Punjab Ms. Shiwani, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of FIR No.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, District Fazilka, (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceed therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 30.10.2025 This Court vide order dated 11.02.2026 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-603-2026 Date of decision: 26.02.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. K.D. Sachdeva, AAG, Punjab. petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik FIR No.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, subsequent proceedings arising 30.10.2025 (Annexure P-2). 11.02.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded was directed to send its report qua the genuineness ….Petitioners ....Respondents petition filed under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik FIR No.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, ings arising had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded was directed to send its report qua the genuineness GURPREET 2026.02.27 20:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-603- 3. CRM-M-603- 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Judicial Magistrate the basis of the statements so recor Abohar has submitted report dated compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. Learned State counsel as well as counsel 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 d 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 pet Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, District Fazilka, (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of quashed. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 26.02.2026 Gurpreet -2026 2 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Abohar and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, Judicial Magistrate has submitted report dated 21.02.2026 compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as counsel 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 , this petition is allowed and FIR No.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, District Fazilka, (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements recorded. On ded, Judicial Magistrate First Class, 21.02.2026 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 continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. own 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.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, subsequent proceedings arising dated 30.10.2025 (Annexure P-2) are 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 recorded. On First Class, to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without for respondent No.2 In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to own 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.18, dated 07.03.2022, under Sections 458, 427, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Police Station Bahawala, subsequent proceedings arising are Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.02.27 20:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.