IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 278 GURDEEP SINGH AND ORS. STATE OF CORAM: Present: RAMESH KUM 1. Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short quashing of FIR No.73 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Sections 447, 427, 511, 149 IPC, at Police Station and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 24.12.2024 (Annexure P IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH GURDEEP SINGH AND ORS. VS. STATE OF HARYANA AND ANR. CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Gurbir Singh Sidhu, Advocate for Mr. Vishal Singh, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Mohit Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short quashing of FIR No.73 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Sections 447, 427, 511, 149 IPC, at Police Station and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 24.12.2024 (Annexure P IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-43027-2025 Date of decision: 09.09.2025 ..PETITIONERS HARYANA AND ANR. ..RESPONDENTS HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI Mr. Gurbir Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Vishal Singh, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Mohit Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short-‘BNSS’) for quashing of FIR No.73 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Sections 447, 427, 511, 149 IPC, at Police Station Dhanaula, District Barnala and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 24.12.2024 (Annexure P-2). The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of ‘BNSS’) for quashing of FIR No.73 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Sections Dhanaula, District Barnala and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.11 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM- 2 . 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 compromise. 3. before the learned statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Jud the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 4. No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the 5. to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. 6. judgment of this Court in of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in and others (2012) 10 SCC 303 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Section -M-43027-2025 This Court vide order dated 08.08.2025 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 compromise. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned Judge has submitted report dated 01.09 the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and othe of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and dated 21.05.2022 registered under Section -2- This Court vide order dated 08.08.2025 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 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared Judicial Magistrate, Barnala and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, ge has submitted report dated 01.09.2025 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 respondent No.2 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 Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab , this petition is allowed and FIR No.73 dated 21.05.2022 registered under Sections 447, 427, 511, 149 IPC, at This Court vide order dated 08.08.2025 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 Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared heir statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, .2025 to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and Learned State counsel as well as counsel for respondent parties. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench rs Versus State and approved Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab FIR No.73 s 447, 427, 511, 149 IPC, at POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.11 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM- Police Station Dhanaula, District Barnala proceedings arising therefrom, on the basi 24.12.2024 September 09, 2025 Poonam Sharma -M-43027-2025 Police Station Dhanaula, District Barnala proceedings arising therefrom, on the basi 24.12.2024 (Annexure P-2) are quashed qua the petitioners. September 09, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No -3- Police Station Dhanaula, District Barnala and all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated are quashed qua the petitioners. (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No and all the subsequent s of compromise dated POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.11 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document