CRM- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 201 Raman Nath @ Raman State of Punjab CORAM: Present:-. KIRTI SINGH, J. 1. quashing of FIR No. BNS (later on and 96 of BNS Station Longowal, District Sangrur proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 12.03.2025 2. the case file. 3. appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording their statements with regard to the compromise. 4. been received from the -M-15872-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of Decision: Raman Nath @ Raman Versus Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Mr. Sandeep Gahlawat, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Guramrit Kaur, DAG, Punjab. Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. ***** SINGH, J.(Oral) Prayer in this petition filed under quashing of FIR No.149 dated 26.12.2024 later on Sections 139 and 87 of BNS and 96 of BNS vide GD No.10 dated 16.01.2025 Longowal, District Sangrur, along with all the subsequen proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of 12.03.2025 (Annexure P-4) arrived at between the parties. Heard learned counsel for the parties and also gone through the case file. Vide order dated 24.03.2025 appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording their statements with regard to the compromise. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, report dated been received from the Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, - 1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15872-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.05.2025 ...Petitioner(s) ...Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Advocate for the petitioner(s). Ms. Guramrit Kaur, DAG, Punjab. Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Advocate for respondents No.2 and 3. Prayer in this petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS is for 26.12.2024, under Sections 139, 87 of Sections 139 and 87 of BNS replaced by Section 137(2) vide GD No.10 dated 16.01.2025), registered at Police along with all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated ) arrived at between the parties. learned counsel for the parties and also gone through .03.2025, the parties were directed to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording their statements with regard to the compromise. to the aforesaid order, report dated 03.04.2025 has Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Sangrur. A perusal of ) s is for 139, 87 of replaced by Section 137(2) registered at Police t compromise dated learned counsel for the parties and also gone through , the parties were directed to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording their has . A perusal of KAPIL 2025.05.03 14:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM- the said report reveals that statements of the concerned persons have been recorded in the present case, who have stated that th settled between them and they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. The compromise effected between them is genuine, without any undue influence and coercion. 5. vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 has power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to allow the compounding of non compoundable offence and quash the prosecution where the High Court is of the view that the same was required t of law or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. This power of quashing is not confined to matrimonial disputes alone. 6. State of Punjab and another, 2012 (4) R observed that in order to secure the ends of justice or to prevent the abuse of process of Court, inherent power can be used by this Court to quash criminal proceedings in which a compromise has been effected. The relevant portion of -M-15872-2025 (O&M) the said report reveals that statements of the concerned persons have been recorded in the present case, who have stated that th settled between them and they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. The compromise effected between them is genuine, without any undue influence and coercion. The Full Bench of this Court in vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 has power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to allow the compounding of non compoundable offence and quash the prosecution where the High Court is of the view that the same was required to prevent the abuse of the process of law or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. This power of quashing is not confined to matrimonial disputes alone. Hon'ble the Supreme Court in the case of State of Punjab and another, 2012 (4) R observed that in order to secure the ends of justice or to prevent the abuse of process of Court, inherent power can be used by this Court to quash criminal proceedings in which a compromise has been effected. The relevant portion of para 57 of the said judgment reads thus: “57. The position that emerges from the above discussion can be summarised thus: the power of the High Court in quashing a criminal proceeding or FIR or complaint in exercise of its inherent jurisdiction is distinct and different from the power given to a criminal court for compounding the offences under Section 320 of the Code. Inherent power is of wide plenitude with no statutory limitation but it has to be exercised in accord with the guideline engrafted in - 2- the said report reveals that statements of the concerned persons have been recorded in the present case, who have stated that the matter has been settled between them and they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. The compromise effected between them is genuine, without any undue influence and coercion. The Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, held that High Court has power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to allow the compounding of non- compoundable offence and quash the prosecution where the High Court is o prevent the abuse of the process of law or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. This power of quashing is not confined to matrimonial disputes alone. Hon'ble the Supreme Court in the case of Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab and another, 2012 (4) RCR (Criminal) 543, had observed that in order to secure the ends of justice or to prevent the abuse of process of Court, inherent power can be used by this Court to quash criminal proceedings in which a compromise has been effected. The para 57 of the said judgment reads thus:- “57. The position that emerges from the above discussion can be summarised thus: the power of the High Court in quashing a criminal proceeding or FIR or complaint in exercise of its ct and different from the power given to a criminal court for compounding the offences under Section Inherent power is of wide plenitude with no statutory limitation but it has to be exercised in accord with the guideline engrafted in the said report reveals that statements of the concerned persons have been e matter has been settled between them and they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. The compromise effected between them is genuine, hers , held that High Court - compoundable offence and quash the prosecution where the High Court is o prevent the abuse of the process of law or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. This power of quashing Gian Singh vs. , had observed that in order to secure the ends of justice or to prevent the abuse of process of Court, inherent power can be used by this Court to quash criminal proceedings in which a compromise has been effected. The “57. The position that emerges from the above discussion can be summarised thus: the power of the High Court in quashing a criminal proceeding or FIR or complaint in exercise of its ct and different from the power given to a criminal court for compounding the offences under Section Inherent power is of wide plenitude with no statutory limitation but it has to be exercised in accord with the guideline engrafted in KAPIL 2025.05.03 14:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM- 7. of the trial Court regarding amicable settlement between the peti and the complainant, this Court finds that quashing the FIR will accord a quietus to all disputes between the parties and it is in the interest of both sides to bury the hatchet and lead a peaceful life. Thus, no useful purpose would be served in c ends of justice, the criminal proceedings in the present case deserve to be quashed. 8. No.149 dated Sections 139 and 87 of BNS replaced by Section 137(2) and 96 of BNS vide GD No.10 dated 16.01.2025) District Sangrur, dated 12.03.2025 be deposited in Poor Patient Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh within a period of one month 9. accordingly. 03.05.2025 Kapil Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -M-15872-2025 (O&M) such power viz; (i) to secure the ends of justice or (ii) to prevent abuse of the process of any Court. xxx xxx In view of the afore-referred judgments, perusing the report of the trial Court regarding amicable settlement between the peti and the complainant, this Court finds that quashing the FIR will accord a quietus to all disputes between the parties and it is in the interest of both sides to bury the hatchet and lead a peaceful life. Thus, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the proceedings and in order to secure the ends of justice, the criminal proceedings in the present case deserve to be Resultantly, the present petition is allowed and dated 26.12.2024, under Sections Sections 139 and 87 of BNS replaced by Section 137(2) and 96 of BNS vide GD No.10 dated 16.01.2025)), registered at Police Station District Sangrur, is quashed qua the petitioner on the basis of 12.03.2025 (Annexure P-4), subject to payment of Rs.20 be deposited in Poor Patient Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh within a period of one month. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of accordingly. .2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable - 3- power viz; (i) to secure the ends of justice or (ii) to prevent abuse of the process of any Court. xxx xxx. ” referred judgments, perusing the report of the trial Court regarding amicable settlement between the petitioners and the complainant, this Court finds that quashing the FIR will accord a quietus to all disputes between the parties and it is in the interest of both sides to bury the hatchet and lead a peaceful life. Thus, no useful purpose ontinuing the proceedings and in order to secure the ends of justice, the criminal proceedings in the present case deserve to be Resultantly, the present petition is allowed and of FIR , under Sections 139, 87 of BNS (later on Sections 139 and 87 of BNS replaced by Section 137(2) and 96 of BNS registered at Police Station Longowal, is quashed qua the petitioner on the basis of compromise subject to payment of Rs.20,000/- to be deposited in Poor Patient Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No power viz; (i) to secure the ends of justice or (ii) to prevent referred judgments, perusing the report tioners and the complainant, this Court finds that quashing the FIR will accord a quietus to all disputes between the parties and it is in the interest of both sides to bury the hatchet and lead a peaceful life. Thus, no useful purpose ontinuing the proceedings and in order to secure the ends of justice, the criminal proceedings in the present case deserve to be FIR ater on Sections 139 and 87 of BNS replaced by Section 137(2) and 96 of BNS Longowal, compromise to be deposited in Poor Patient Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of KAPIL 2025.05.03 14:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document