Ajay Kumar & others vs. State of H.P. & another Cr.MMO No. 1029 of 2024 Reserved on 25.11.2025. 16.12.2025 Present: Mr. Ganesh Barowalia, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Parshant Sen, Deputy Advocate General, for the respondent No.1/State. Mr. Arvind Negi, Advocate, for respondent No.2. Cr.MP No. 5059 of 2025 Perusal of the record shows that initially the petition was filed for quashing of F.I.R. No. 43 of 2023, dated 23.03.2023, registered for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 341, 325, 147, 149 and 506 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Police Station Indora, District Kangra, H.P. on merits. Subsequently, the present application has been filed for quashing the F.I.R. on the basis of compromise. Since, the F.I.R. sought to be quashed on merits, therefore, it is not permissible to quash it on the basis of compromise and the petitioners, if so advised, may file an independent petition for quashing of the F.I.R. based on the compromise. Hence, the compromise annexed with the present application cannot be taken on record and the present application is dismissed and the original compromise is ordered to be returned to the petitioners under proper identification and receipt. Application stands disposed of. Cr.MMO No.1029 of 2024. List the matter for consideration after two weeks. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 16th December, 2025 (ravinder)