CRM-M No. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 349 Gurjot Singh State of Punjab and CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: SUMEET 1. Present petition has been filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 under Sections Professionals (Regulation) Act District Jalandhar on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.202 2 On ‘The petitioner has approached this Court seeking quashing of FIR (Annexure P 1) and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise having been effected between the parties. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted t terms of the Das Vs. State of Haryana and another’, Neutral Citation: 2024:PHHC;147654 DB. The parties are directed to get their compromise in the following manner: M No.9612 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ***** Gurjot Singh Versus State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Arun Takhi, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Gaurav Gurcharan S. Rai, Senior DAG, Punjab Mr. Naman Takhi, Advocate, for respondents no.2 --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of impugned under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014, registered at Police Station District Jalandhar Rural; and all subsequent on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.202 On 19.3.2026, the following order was passed: The petitioner has approached this Court seeking quashing of FIR (Annexure P 1) and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise having been effected between the parties. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that all concerned are parties to the present petition in terms of the dicta of the Division Bench judgment of this Court passed in Das Vs. State of Haryana and another’, Neutral Citation: 2024:PHHC;147654 DB. The parties are directed to get their statements recorded qua the factum of ompromise in the following manner: -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.9612 of 2026 Date of decision : 9.7.2026 Date of uploading : 9.7.2026 ………….Petitioner Versus …….Respondents SUMEET GOEL Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Gaurav Gurcharan S. Rai, Senior DAG, Punjab , Advocate, for respondents no.2 Present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik impugned FIR No.5 dated 10.1.2019 IPC, Section 13 of Punjab Travel registered at Police Station Adampur, and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.2025 (Annexure P-2). , the following order was passed: The petitioner has approached this Court seeking quashing of FIR (Annexure P 1) and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise having been effected between the parties. Learned counsel for the hat all concerned are parties to the present petition in of the Division Bench judgment of this Court passed in ‘Rakesh Das Vs. State of Haryana and another’, Neutral Citation: 2024:PHHC;147654 statements recorded qua the factum of 9612 of 2026 9.7.2026 Date of uploading : 9.7.2026 Bharatiya Nagarik 10.1.2019 , Section 13 of Punjab Travel Adampur, proceedings arising therefrom The petitioner has approached this Court seeking quashing of FIR (Annexure P- 1) and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise having been effected between the parties. Learned counsel for the hat all concerned are parties to the present petition in ‘Rakesh Das Vs. State of Haryana and another’, Neutral Citation: 2024:PHHC;147654- statements recorded qua the factum of ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.09 18:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No. After recording the statements of all the affected parties in either of the aforesaid manner, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall submit its report on the basis of the statements so recorded as to whether all the af a compromise and as to whether the compromise in question is found to be a valid compromise and has been effected without there being any kind of influence or coercion. The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall also report as after seeking information from Investigating Officer, concerned: The report be submitted before this Court before the next date of hearing i.e. 27.04.2026. The petitioner is directed to deposit a sum Haryana High Court Employees Welfare Association, Bank details whereof reads thus: M No.9612 of 2026 (i) The parties shall appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned on 24.03.2026 or any date thereafter as fixed by trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording statement as of the complainant qua the factum of compromise. As and when any such appearance is made, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall do the needful for recording the statements of the parties qua the factum of the compromise. It shall be open to the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate to either record the statements of the parties by physical process or by video conferencing as deemed appropriate by the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. (ii) In case the statement is to be recorded by way the parties concerned shall be duly identified through video conferencing by their respective counsel, subject to the Officer. (iii) The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate may also choose to get the statements of the parties recorded through some Commissioner, appointed by the Court who would be some Advocate having sufficient standing at the Bar. In case the statement is recorded through some Commissioner, such Commissioner/Advocate shall furnish an affidav statements to the effect that the parties had appeared before him/her and he/she had recorded their statements as per law and that the said parties had been duly identified by their respective counsel. This shall be subject to satisfaction of trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. After recording the statements of all the affected parties in either of the aforesaid manner, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall submit its report on the basis of the statements so recorded as to whether all the af a compromise and as to whether the compromise in question is found to be a valid compromise and has been effected without there being any kind of influence or coercion. The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall also report as after seeking information from Investigating Officer, concerned: (i) Whether there is any other accused other than the petitioner, arrayed in this petition? (ii) Whether there is any other complainant or affected/ aggrieved par other than the respondents, arrayed in the petition? (iii) Whether any accused has been declared Proclaimed Offender? The report be submitted before this Court before the next date of hearing i.e. 27.04.2026. The petitioner is directed to deposit a sum Haryana High Court Employees Welfare Association, Bank details whereof reads thus: -2- (i) The parties shall appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned on 24.03.2026 or any date thereafter as fixed by trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording statements of the petitioner as well as of the complainant qua the factum of compromise. As and when any such appearance is made, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall do the needful for recording the statements of the parties qua the factum of the t shall be open to the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate to either record the statements of the parties by physical process or by video conferencing as deemed appropriate by the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. (ii) In case the statement is to be recorded by way of video conferencing, the parties concerned shall be duly identified through video conferencing by their respective counsel, subject to the satisfaction of the Presiding (iii) The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate may also choose to get the nts of the parties recorded through some Commissioner, appointed by the Court who would be some Advocate having sufficient standing at the Bar. In case the statement is recorded through some Commissioner, such Commissioner/Advocate shall furnish an affidavit after recording statements to the effect that the parties had appeared before him/her and he/she had recorded their statements as per law and that the said parties had been duly identified by their respective counsel. This shall be subject on of trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. After recording the statements of all the affected parties in either of the aforesaid manner, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall submit its report on the basis of the statements so recorded as to whether all the affected parties have entered into a compromise and as to whether the compromise in question is found to be a valid compromise and has been effected without there being any kind of influence or The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall also report as regards the following facts after seeking information from Investigating Officer, concerned: (i) Whether there is any other accused other than the petitioner, arrayed in (ii) Whether there is any other complainant or affected/ aggrieved par other than the respondents, arrayed in the petition? (iii) Whether any accused has been declared Proclaimed Offender? The report be submitted before this Court before the next date of hearing i.e. The petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of ₹25,000/- as costs with the Punjab & Haryana High Court Employees Welfare Association, Bank details whereof reads (i) The parties shall appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned on 24.03.2026 or any date thereafter as fixed by trial s of the petitioner as well as of the complainant qua the factum of compromise. As and when any such appearance is made, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall do the needful for recording the statements of the parties qua the factum of the t shall be open to the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate to either record the statements of the parties by physical process or by video conferencing as deemed appropriate by the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. of video conferencing, the parties concerned shall be duly identified through video conferencing satisfaction of the Presiding (iii) The trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate may also choose to get the nts of the parties recorded through some Commissioner, appointed by the Court who would be some Advocate having sufficient standing at the Bar. In case the statement is recorded through some Commissioner, it after recording statements to the effect that the parties had appeared before him/her and he/she had recorded their statements as per law and that the said parties had been duly identified by their respective counsel. This shall be subject After recording the statements of all the affected parties in either of the aforesaid manner, the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate shall submit its report on the basis of fected parties have entered into a compromise and as to whether the compromise in question is found to be a valid compromise and has been effected without there being any kind of influence or regards the following facts (i) Whether there is any other accused other than the petitioner, arrayed in (ii) Whether there is any other complainant or affected/ aggrieved party The report be submitted before this Court before the next date of hearing i.e. as costs with the Punjab & Haryana High Court Employees Welfare Association, Bank details whereof reads ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.09 18:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No. Payment of costs and production of receipt thereof shall be a condition precedent for recording of statements in the manner directed for hereinabove. It is explicit that depositing of costs shall not create any kind of equity in favour of the petitioner(s). 2.1 On 12.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Statements of the parties could not be recorded. Learned counsel for the rival private parties seek another opportunity for recording the statements of the parties. Accordingly, the parties are directed 21.5.2026 for recording their statements in terms of order dated 19.3.2026, earlier passed by this Court. For awaiting report, put up on 9.7.2026. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order Magistrate Ist Class As per the report, the Trial Court has recorded as follows: ‘i) As per the statement of Retired Inspector Sham Singh Belt No.259/Jal. and SI Ravinder Singh registered on the statement of the complainant Kamlesh Kumari wife of Sant Chander Hans, against the accused Gurjot Singh son of Joginder Singh. There is no other accused except the petitioner of t (ii) There is no other complainant or affected/aggrieved party other than the respondents Kamlesh Kumari in the present case. (iii) The accused Gurjot Singh has been declared as proclaimed offender vide order dated 30.11.2019 in the pr against the accused Gurjot Singh i.e. FIR No.84 dated 17.05.2016, under Sections 406, 420 of IPC, P.S Mukerian and FIR No.206 dated 17.08.2017, under Sections 324, 326, 323, 186, 148, 149 of IPC, P.S Adampur, accused Gurjot Singh was declared proclaimed person in both above mentioned FIRs vide order dated 20.09.2019 & 06.04.2019, respectively. (iv) All the affected parties have entered into a compromise and compromise in question is coercion. M No.9612 of 2026 Account No.37167209613; IFSC Code: SBIN0050306; Branch Code: 50306; Bank: State Bank of India, High Court Branch, Chandigarh ayment of costs and production of receipt thereof shall be a condition precedent for recording of statements in the manner directed for hereinabove. It is explicit that depositing of costs shall not create any kind of equity in favour of the petitioner(s).’ On 12.5.2026, the following order was passed: Statements of the parties could not be recorded. Learned counsel for the rival private parties seek another opportunity for recording the statements of the parties. Accordingly, the parties are directed to appear before the concerned Court on 21.5.2026 for recording their statements in terms of order dated 19.3.2026, earlier passed by this Court. For awaiting report, put up on 9.7.2026.’ Pursuant to the aforesaid orders, report dated Magistrate Ist Class, Jalandhar, has been received, which is taken on record. As per the report, the Trial Court has recorded as follows: i) As per the statement of Retired Inspector Sham Singh Belt No.259/Jal. and SI Ravinder Singh No.311/Hoshiarpur, the FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2019 has been registered on the statement of the complainant Kamlesh Kumari wife of Sant Chander Hans, against the accused Gurjot Singh son of Joginder Singh. There is no other accused except the petitioner of t (ii) There is no other complainant or affected/aggrieved party other than the respondents Kamlesh Kumari in the present case. (iii) The accused Gurjot Singh has been declared as proclaimed offender vide order dated 30.11.2019 in the present FIR. There are two other FIRs registered against the accused Gurjot Singh i.e. FIR No.84 dated 17.05.2016, under Sections 406, 420 of IPC, P.S Mukerian and FIR No.206 dated 17.08.2017, under Sections 324, 326, 323, 186, 148, 149 of IPC, P.S Adampur, accused Gurjot Singh was declared proclaimed person in both above mentioned FIRs vide order dated 20.09.2019 & 06.04.2019, respectively. (iv) All the affected parties have entered into a compromise and compromise in question is found valid and has been effected without any kind of influence or coercion.’ -3- Bank: State Bank of India, High Court Branch, Chandigarh . ayment of costs and production of receipt thereof shall be a condition precedent for recording of statements in the manner directed for hereinabove. It is explicit that depositing of costs shall not create any kind of equity in favour of On 12.5.2026, the following order was passed: Statements of the parties could not be recorded. Learned counsel for the rival private parties seek another opportunity for to appear before the concerned Court on 21.5.2026 for recording their statements in terms of order dated 19.3.2026, ’ , report dated 30.5.2026 from Judicial has been received, which is taken on record. As per the report, the Trial Court has recorded as follows:- i) As per the statement of Retired Inspector Sham Singh Belt No.259/Jal. and SI No.311/Hoshiarpur, the FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2019 has been registered on the statement of the complainant Kamlesh Kumari wife of Sant Chander Hans, against the accused Gurjot Singh son of Joginder Singh. There is no other accused except the petitioner of the present petition. (ii) There is no other complainant or affected/aggrieved party other than the respondents Kamlesh Kumari in the present case. (iii) The accused Gurjot Singh has been declared as proclaimed offender vide esent FIR. There are two other FIRs registered against the accused Gurjot Singh i.e. FIR No.84 dated 17.05.2016, under Sections 406, 420 of IPC, P.S Mukerian and FIR No.206 dated 17.08.2017, under Sections 324, 326, 323, 186, 148, 149 of IPC, P.S Adampur, District Jalandhar Rural and accused Gurjot Singh was declared proclaimed person in both above mentioned FIRs vide order dated 20.09.2019 & 06.04.2019, respectively. (iv) All the affected parties have entered into a compromise and compromise in found valid and has been effected without any kind of influence or ayment of costs and production of receipt thereof shall be a condition precedent It is explicit that depositing of costs shall not create any kind of equity in favour of Learned counsel for the rival private parties seek another opportunity for to appear before the concerned Court on 21.5.2026 for recording their statements in terms of order dated 19.3.2026, udicial has been received, which is taken on record. i) As per the statement of Retired Inspector Sham Singh Belt No.259/Jal. and SI No.311/Hoshiarpur, the FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2019 has been registered on the statement of the complainant Kamlesh Kumari wife of Sant Chander Hans, against the accused Gurjot Singh son of Joginder Singh. There is (ii) There is no other complainant or affected/aggrieved party other than the (iii) The accused Gurjot Singh has been declared as proclaimed offender vide esent FIR. There are two other FIRs registered against the accused Gurjot Singh i.e. FIR No.84 dated 17.05.2016, under Sections 406, 420 of IPC, P.S Mukerian and FIR No.206 dated 17.08.2017, under Sections District Jalandhar Rural and accused Gurjot Singh was declared proclaimed person in both above mentioned (iv) All the affected parties have entered into a compromise and compromise in found valid and has been effected without any kind of influence or ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.09 18:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No. 4. Learned counsel for respondent No.2 admits the factum of parties having compromised and states that he has no objection in case the impugned 5. Similarly, learned State counsel has stated that case the impugned matter amicably. 6. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have carefully gone through the records of 7. This Court and Apex Court has repeatedly dealt with the issue of exercise of jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code to quash proceeding in non-compoundable offences in the cases of Punjab and another, 2012 (10) SCC State of Punjab & another, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Ram Gopal and another vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2021 (4) R.C.R. (Criminal) 322 (Criminal Appeal No.1489 of 2012 decided on 29th of September, 2021) The propos by Apex Court and this Court is: M No.9612 of 2026 Learned counsel for respondent No.2 admits the factum of parties having compromised and states that he has no objection in case the impugned FIR is quashed. Similarly, learned State counsel has stated that case the impugned FIR is quashed as the parties have compromised the matter amicably. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have carefully gone through the records of the case. This Court and Apex Court has repeatedly dealt with the issue of exercise of jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code to quash proceeding compoundable offences in the cases of Punjab and another, 2012 (10) SCC 303, Kulwinder Singh & others vs. State of Punjab & another, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Ram Gopal and another vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2021 (4) R.C.R. (Criminal) 322 (Criminal Appeal No.1489 of 2012 decided on 29th of September, 2021) The proposition of law that emerges from the aforesaid decisions rendered by Apex Court and this Court is: (a) Power u/s 482 Cr.P.C. vested with this Court is much wider and is unaffected by Section 320 of the Code. (b) However, wider the power greater the caution. (c) The underlining principle while exercising such power is that it can be invoked to quash the proceedings recognizing compromise between the parties in the matters which are overwhelmingly and predominantly of civil character like commercial transacti arising out of matrimonial relationship or family disputes. (d) The said power is not to be exercised in the prosecutions involving heinous and serious offences of mental depravity or offences like murder, rape, dacoity etc. as such offences are no private in nature and have a serious impact on society. (e) Section 482 Cr.P.C. casts duty upon the High Court to advance interest of justice as well. It is in recognition of this duty casted upon the High Court, that Apex Court held that the High Court -4- Learned counsel for respondent No.2 admits the factum of parties having compromised and states that he has no objection in case the Similarly, learned State counsel has stated that she has no objection in is quashed as the parties have compromised the I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have carefully gone This Court and Apex Court has repeatedly dealt with the issue of exercise of jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code to quash proceeding compoundable offences in the cases of Gian Singh vs. State of 303, Kulwinder Singh & others vs. State of Punjab & another, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Ram Gopal and another vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2021 (4) R.C.R. (Criminal) 322 (Criminal Appeal No.1489 of 2012 decided on 29th of September, 2021) ition of law that emerges from the aforesaid decisions rendered (a) Power u/s 482 Cr.P.C. vested with this Court is much wider and is unaffected by Section 320 of the Code. (b) However, wider the power greater the caution. (c) The underlining principle while exercising such power is that it can be invoked to quash the proceedings recognizing compromise between the parties in the matters which are overwhelmingly and predominantly of civil character like commercial transactions or arising out of matrimonial relationship or family disputes. (d) The said power is not to be exercised in the prosecutions involving heinous and serious offences of mental depravity or offences like murder, rape, dacoity etc. as such offences are no private in nature and have a serious impact on society. (e) Section 482 Cr.P.C. casts duty upon the High Court to advance interest of justice as well. It is in recognition of this duty casted upon the High Court, that Apex Court held that the High Court Learned counsel for respondent No.2 admits the factum of parties having compromised and states that he has no objection in case the he has no objection in is quashed as the parties have compromised the I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have carefully gone This Court and Apex Court has repeatedly dealt with the issue of exercise of jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Code to quash proceeding Gian Singh vs. State of 303, Kulwinder Singh & others vs. State of Punjab & another, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Ram Gopal and another vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, 2021 (4) R.C.R. (Criminal) 322 (Criminal Appeal No.1489 of 2012 decided on 29th of September, 2021). ition of law that emerges from the aforesaid decisions rendered (a) Power u/s 482 Cr.P.C. vested with this Court is much wider (c) The underlining principle while exercising such power is that it can be invoked to quash the proceedings recognizing compromise between the parties in the matters which are overwhelmingly and ons or (d) The said power is not to be exercised in the prosecutions involving heinous and serious offences of mental depravity or offences like murder, rape, dacoity etc. as such offences are not (e) Section 482 Cr.P.C. casts duty upon the High Court to advance interest of justice as well. It is in recognition of this duty casted upon the High Court, that Apex Court held that the High Court ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.09 18:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No. 8. Thus, keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, Court is jurisdiction vested u/s (i) Putting a quietus to tranquility amongst parties & will accordingly further the cause of substantial justice. (ii) The offences alleged are primarily of private nature. (iii) The parties have compromised. (iv) As per the report received the in its nature. (v) Complainant/victim is reported to have entered into compromise on his own volition. 9 Consequently, the petition under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC, Section 13 of Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014, registered at Police Station Adampur, District Jalandhar on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.2025 (Annexure P quashed qua the peti 9.7.2026 Ashwani M No.9612 of 2026 would not refuse to quash FIR under Section 307 merely because FIR finds mention thereof. High Court can assess nature of injuries sustained, whether such injuries inflicted on vital/delicate parts of the body/nature of weapons used etc. (f) Such exercise at the hands of High Court would be permissible only after the evidence is collected after investigation sheet is filed/ charges framed during the trial. Such exercise cannot be carried out while the matter is still under investigation. (g) While quashing FIR in non- are private in nature, High Court is required to consider antecedents of the accused, conduct of the accused and whether he was absconding or whether he has managed the complainant to enter into a compromise. Thus, keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, of the considered opinion that jurisdiction vested u/s 528 of BNS, 2023 to quash the FIR as : (i) Putting a quietus to the proceedings will bring peace and tranquility amongst parties & will accordingly further the cause of substantial justice. (ii) The offences alleged are primarily of private nature. (iii) The parties have compromised. (iv) As per the report received the compromise is said to be voluntary in its nature. (v) Complainant/victim is reported to have entered into compromise on his own volition. Consequently, the petition is allowed. under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC, Section 13 of Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014, registered at Police Station Adampur, District Jalandhar Rural; and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.2025 (Annexure P quashed qua the petitioner. Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: -5- would not refuse to quash FIR under Section 307 merely because FIR finds mention thereof. High Court can assess nature of injuries sustained, whether such injuries inflicted on vital/delicate parts of the body/nature of weapons used etc. e at the hands of High Court would be permissible only after the evidence is collected after investigation and charge sheet is filed/ charges framed during the trial. Such exercise cannot be carried out while the matter is still under investigation. -compoundable offences even which are private in nature, High Court is required to consider antecedents of the accused, conduct of the accused and whether he was absconding or whether he has managed the complainant to Thus, keeping in view the aforesaid facts and circumstances, this that it is a fit case to exercise to quash the FIR as :- the proceedings will bring peace and tranquility amongst parties & will accordingly further the cause of (ii) The offences alleged are primarily of private nature. (iii) The parties have compromised. compromise is said to be voluntary (v) Complainant/victim is reported to have entered into compromise allowed. FIR No.5 dated 10.1.2019 under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC, Section 13 of Punjab Travel Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014, registered at Police Station Adampur, ; and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 1.12.2025 (Annexure P-2) are, hereby, (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No would not refuse to quash FIR under Section 307 merely because FIR finds mention thereof. High Court can assess nature of injuries sustained, whether such injuries inflicted on vital/delicate e at the hands of High Court would be permissible and charge- sheet is filed/ charges framed during the trial. Such exercise cannot be carried out while the matter is still under investigation. compoundable offences even which are private in nature, High Court is required to consider antecedents of the accused, conduct of the accused and whether he was absconding or whether he has managed the complainant to this the proceedings will bring peace and tranquility amongst parties & will accordingly further the cause of compromise is said to be voluntary (v) Complainant/victim is reported to have entered into compromise 5 dated 10.1.2019 Punjab Travel Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014, registered at Police Station Adampur, ; and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom are, hereby, (SUMEET GOEL) ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.09 18:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document