CRM-M-57926-2024 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 309 CRM-M-57926-2024 Decided on :10.02.2026 Jatinder Pal Singh and another . . . Petitioners Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Ms. Jeevanjeet S. Kang, Advocate for Mr. Arnav Ghai, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition preferred under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, the petitioners seek quashing of case FIR no.153, dated 24.07.2024, registered under Sections 406, 420 and 506 of the IPC, at Police Station Division No.8, Distgrict Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar (Annexure P-1), and all other consequential proceedings arising therefrom. 2. After hearing the learned counsel for the petitioners, following order was recorded on 25.11.2025:- “Through the instant petition preferred under Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023, the petitioners seek quashing of case FIR no.153, dated 24.07.2024, registered under Sections 406, 420 and 506 of the IPC, at Police Station Division No.8, Distgrict Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar (Annexure P-1), and all other consequential proceedings arising ANKIT 2026.02.11 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh CRM-M-57926-2024 -2- therefrom. While referring to the nature of allegations, learned counsel for the petitioner, in asking for the relief (supra) submits that it is purely a case of a civil nature arising out of a business transaction, which has been camouflaged as a criminal offence. He further submits that in order to avoid the combersome proceeding, for filing a suit for recovery, a shortcut method has been adopted with the connivance of the local police, and the instant FIR has been registered against the petitioners, whereas, as alleged in the instant FIR (supra), the allegation, does not attract any criminal provision requiring the petitioners to face the trial. Notice of motion. Mr.Pardeep Bajaj, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and waives service. The State is directed file a reply to the instant petition, by way of an affidavit of the Senior Superintendent of Police concerned, disclosing therein, as to how the penal provisions as invoked in the instant FIR, are made out from the allegation therein. Adjourned to 11.02.2025.” 3. Short reply by way of an affidavit of Swapan Sharma, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar dated 10.02.2025 has been filed by respondent-State. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the dispute has been amicably resolved by entering the compromise by both the sides, he wishes to withdraw the instant petition. ANKIT 2026.02.11 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh CRM-M-57926-2024 -3- 5. Keeping in view the above statement recorded by learned counsel for the petitioners, present petition has been disposed of, having been withdrawn. 4. Pending application(s), if any, stands closed accordingly. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 10.02.2026 ankit Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No ANKIT 2026.02.11 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh