CRM-M-21117 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 275 ASHWANI KUMAR STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present: Mr. R.S. Manhas, Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. R.S. Pathania, Advocate for respondent No.2. RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. This is a petition filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of 2. This to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was of the compromise. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Judicial Magistrate First Class On the basis of the statements so recor 21117-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: ASHWANI KUMAR Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. R.S. Manhas, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. R.S. Pathania, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) This is a petition filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for quashing of 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceeding therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 13.04.2026 (Annexure P This Court vide order dated 05.05.2026 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. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Gurdaspur and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21117-2026 Date of decision: 22.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL for the petitioner. Mr. R.S. Pathania, Advocate for respondent No.2. This is a petition filed under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik for quashing of FIR No.24, dated 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, subsequent proceedings arising compromise dated 13.04.2026 (Annexure P-2). 05.05.2026 had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded directed to send its report qua the genuineness Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements recorded. ded, Judicial Magistrate First Class, ….Petitioner ....Respondents Bharatiya Nagarik FIR No.24, dated 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, s arising had directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa/Duty Magistrate to get their statements recorded directed to send its report qua the genuineness Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the and got their statements recorded. , GURPREET 2026.05.27 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-21117 Gurdaspur 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 coun 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 lai of this Court in another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 petition is allowed and 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur (Annexure P subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 13.04.2026 (Annexure P 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. 22.05.2026 Gurpreet 21117-2026 2 has submitted report dated 16.05.2026 compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as coun 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 by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 is allowed and FIR No.24, dated 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur (Annexure P subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 13.04.2026 (Annexure P-2) are quashed. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed of, accordingly. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No 16.05.2026 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. d down by the Full Bench judgment Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this FIR No.24, dated 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2) BNS, at PS Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without sel for respondent No.2 In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to d down by the Full Bench judgment Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and by the Hon’ble Supreme Court , this FIR No.24, dated 01.02.2026, under Sections 318(4), 1) and compromise dated Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.27 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.