IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. MMO No.1245/2024. Date of Decision: 09th January, 2025. Naresh Kumar .....Petitioner Versus State of HP & Ors. …..Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 For the Petitioner: Mr. Kamal Kant Chandel, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Addl. Advocate General, for respondents No.1 to 3/State. Bipin Chander Negi, Judge (oral). The offences, in the case at hand, are compoundable and there exist a specific provision in Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) for compounding of offences, therefore, there is no need to invoke the inherent jurisdiction of this Court. 2. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of, so also the pending application(s), if any. (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 09th January, 2025 (Gaurav Rawat) 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment?