IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 309 BHIM SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Manna Singh, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 5. MANISHA BATRA 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure for quashing of FIR No.75 dated 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, 2). 2 . This Court vide order dated 13.02.2025 had directed the parties to appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report q compromise. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of decision: BHIM SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Fariad Singh Virk, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Manna Singh, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 5. **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure for quashing of FIR No.75 dated 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P This Court vide order dated 13.02.2025 had directed the parties to appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report q Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M No.8115 of 2025 Date of decision: 26.03.2025 …. Petitioner Versus …. Respondents MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manna Singh, Advocate for respondents No.2 to 5. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Code of Criminal Procedure for quashing of FIR No.75 dated 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all the subsequent proceedings on the basis of compromise dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P- This Court vide order dated 13.02.2025 had directed the parties to appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned Magistrate was directed to send its report qua the genuineness of the Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Magistrate has submitted Code of Criminal Procedure for quashing of FIR No.75 dated 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all the subsequent proceedings - This Court vide order dated 13.02.2025 had directed the parties to appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the learned ua the genuineness of the Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate and got their statements recorded. submitted Jyoti 2025.03.26 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM report dated 29.04.2024 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondents No.2 to 5 have not disputed the 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 down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 this petition is allowed and FIR No.75 dated Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P quashed qua the petitioner. 26.03.2025 Jyoti-IV CRM-M No.8115 of 2025 report dated 29.04.2024 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondents No.2 to 5 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 urt in Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 this petition is allowed and FIR No.75 dated Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P uashed qua the petitioner. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No M No.8115 of 2025 -2- report dated 29.04.2024 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondents No.2 to 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 Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and FIR No.75 dated 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 04.02.2025 (Annexure P-2) are (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No report dated 29.04.2024 to the effect that the compromise has been effected Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondents No.2 to In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme , 20.06.2023 registered under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Patiala, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising 2) are Jyoti 2025.03.26 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document