286 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA SANDEEP KUMAR ALIAS SONU AND OTHERS STATE OF PUNJAB AND CORAM: HON’BLE MR. Present: Mr. for the petitioner Mr. Rishabh Singla, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Dilpreet Kaur, Advocate for Mr. HARPREET SINGH BRAR 1. This petition has been filed under Section quashing of FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna 17.08.2024 (Annexure P therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 2. The following order was passed on IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SANDEEP KUMAR ALIAS SONU AND OTHERS V/S PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Mr. Ranjit Kumar Jaswal, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Rishabh Singla, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Dilpreet Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Maninder Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna (Annexure P-1) including the order of charge dated 17.08.2024 (Annexure P-2) along with all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 12/13 The following order was passed on “This petition has been filed for quashing of FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna along proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of 12.02.2025 (Annexure P-3) arrived at between the Counsel for the petitioners has mentioned in memo of parties of the petition that the petitioners have not been declared as proclaimed persons. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-11621-2025 Date of decision: 13.05.2025 SANDEEP KUMAR ALIAS SONU AND OTHERS ...PETITIONERS ...RESPONDENTS HARPREET SINGH BRAR Advocate Maninder Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. This petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar including the order of charge dated ll subsequent proceedings arising /13.02.2025 (Annexure P-2). The following order was passed on 01.03.2025 :- This petition has been filed for quashing of FIR No.125 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 3) arrived at between the parties. Counsel for the petitioners has mentioned in memo of the petition that the petitioners have not been declared MANISHA 2025.05.14 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment CRM-M-11621 11621-2025 2 Notice of motion. Ms. Swati Batra, D.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1-State and Mr. Maninder Singh, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.2 and has filed his vakalatnama. The same is taken on factum of compromise effected between the The parties and Investigating Officer are d appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court on 05.03.2025 or any other future date as per its convenience or on request of the parties for getting their statements compromise. However, it is made clear that no adjournment shall be granted to the parties for that purpose. The Illaqa/Duty Magistrate shall submit the report on or before the next date of hearing. The report be forwarded to this Court specifying the following:- 1. The number of accused arraigne many have appeared before it and and whether any accused is absconding/proclaimed persons, in the case; 2. the name of the complainant and whether all of them have appeared and made their statements in support of the compromise; 3. the stage of trial/proceedings pending; 4. if the compromise is genuine, voluntary and will of the parties. 5. Whether any other criminal case pending accused. Report of Illaqa/Duty 05.04.2025. The trial Court shall ensure that the complainant(s)/victim(s) is/are duly identified by the local counsel while recording his/her/their photographs of the complainant(s)/victim(s) be his/her/their statement(s) by the trial Court. A copy of this order be given to the counsel for the parties under the signature of Bench Secretary of this Court. Ms. Swati Batra, D.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf ate and Mr. Maninder Singh, Advocate behalf of respondent No.2 and has filed his vakalatnama. The same is taken on record. He has admitted the factum of compromise effected between the parties. The parties and Investigating Officer are directed to the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court on 05.03.2025 or its convenience or on request of the parties for getting their statements recorded with regard to the compromise. However, it is made clear that no further adjournment shall be granted to the parties for that purpose. The Illaqa/Duty Magistrate shall submit the report on or before the hearing. The report be forwarded to this Court 1. The number of accused arraigned in the FIR and how many have appeared before it and have made statements accused is absconding/proclaimed 2. the name of the complainant and injured/aggrieved and have appeared and made their support of the compromise; 3. the stage of trial/proceedings pending; 4. if the compromise is genuine, voluntary and out of free 5. Whether any other criminal case pending against the Report of Illaqa/Duty Magistrate be awaited for The trial Court shall ensure that the is/are duly identified by the local counsel while recording his/her/their statement(s). Simultaneously photographs of the complainant(s)/victim(s) be also affixed on his/her/their statement(s) by the trial Court. A copy of this order be given to the counsel for the parties the signature of Bench Secretary of this Court.” MANISHA 2025.05.14 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment CRM-M-11621 3. In compliance of the aforesaid order, a report has been received from the concerned jurisdictional Court that the compromise between the parties is genuine and arrived at without any pressure or coercion from anyone. 4. In view of the compromise and the Hon’ble Supreme Court in and another, (2014) 6 SCC 46 Kaushalya (Mrs.) and others (1980) 1 SCC 63 Kulwinder Singh is allowed and 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna dated 17.08.2024 (Annexure P out of the same are quashed, qua the petitioner May 13, 2025 manisha (i) (ii) 11621-2025 3 In compliance of the aforesaid order, a report has been received from the concerned jurisdictional Court that the compromise between the parties is genuine and arrived at without any pressure or coercion from In view of the compromise and the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Narinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab and another, (2014) 6 SCC 46, and Shakuntala Sawhney (Mrs) Vs. Kaushalya (Mrs.) and others (1980) 1 SCC 63 and Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh Vs. State of Punjab 2007 (3) RCR (Crl.) 1052 is allowed and FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station Sadar Khanna, District Khanna (Annexure P-1) dated 17.08.2024 (Annexure P-2) and all consequential proceedings arising out of the same are quashed, qua the petitioners. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable In compliance of the aforesaid order, a report has been received from the concerned jurisdictional Court that the compromise between the parties is genuine and arrived at without any pressure or coercion from In view of the compromise and the ratio of law laid down by the Narinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab Shakuntala Sawhney (Mrs) Vs. and Full Bench of this Court in Vs. State of Punjab 2007 (3) RCR (Crl.) 1052, this petition FIR No.125 dated 24.07.2023 registered under Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on), at Police Station 1) including the order of charge and all consequential proceedings arising . HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No MANISHA 2025.05.14 16:42 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment