- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 5503 OF 2026 C/W CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 5516 OF 2026 CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 6796 OF 2026 CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 6799 OF 2026 IN CRL.P No. 5503/2026 BETWEEN: MAHESH REDDY, S/O RAMASWAMY REDDY, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, R/AT NO.184, 6TH CROSS, BENDAGANAHALLI VILLAGE, NEARALURU POST ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK- 562129. …PETITIONER (BY SRI. ANANDA N, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, THE STATE REPRESENTED BY ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, REP. BY SPP, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BANGALORE- 560001. 2. VARUN MALHOTRA, S/O AJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, Digitally signed by PADMAVATHI B K Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER R/AT NO.179, BRICK FIELD SHELTER, BENDIGANAHALLI VILLAGE, ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT. …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. M.M. WAHEEDA, HCPG FOR R-1; SRI. MANJUNATHA S, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS CRL.P IS FILED U/S 482 CR.PC (FILED U/S 528 BNSS) TO QUASH THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN C.C.NO.10375/2023 ARISING OUT OF CR.NO.137/2023 OF ATTIBELE P.S. FOR THE OFFENCE P/U/S 323 AND 504 OF IPC, NOW PENDING ON THE FILE OF THE HON'BLE III ADDL.CIVIL JUDGE AND J.M.F.C, ANEKAL (ANNEXURE-D). IN CRL.P NO. 5516/2026 BETWEEN: R.MAHESH REDDY, S/O RAMASWAMY REDDY, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, R/AT NO.184, 6TH CROSS, BENDAGANAHALLI VILLAGE, NEARALURU POST ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK- 562129. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. ANANDA N, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, THE STATE REPRESENTED BY ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, REP. BY SPP, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BANGALORE- 560001. 2. VARUN MALHOTRA, S/O AJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER R/AT NO.179, BRICK FIELD SHELTER, BENDIGANAHALLI VILLAGE, ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT. ...RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. M M WAHEEDA, HCGP FOR R-1; SRI. MANJUNATHA S, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS CRL.P IS FILED U/S.482 CR.P.C., (FILED U/S.528 BNSS) TO A. QUASH THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN C.C.NO.20599/2021 ARISING OUT OF CRIME NO.347/2021 OF ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, FOR THE OFFENCE P/US/ 341, 323, 354 OF IPC, NOW PENDING ON THE FILE OF THE HON’BLE III ADDL CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC ANEKAL (ANNEUXRE-D). IN CRL.P NO. 6796/2026 BETWEEN: SRI. VARUN MALHOTRA, S/O AJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, R/AT NO.179, BRICK FIELD SHELTER, BENDIGANAHALLI VILLAGE, ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. ANANDA N, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, THE STATE REPRESENTED BY ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, REP. BY SPP, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BANGALORE- 560001. 2. MAHESH REDDY. R, S/O RAMASWAMY REDDY, - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, R/AT NO.184, 6TH CROSS, BENDAGANAHALLI VILLAGE, NEARALURU POST ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK- 562129 ...RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. M M WAHEEDA, HCGP FOR R-1; SRI MANJUNATHA S, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS CRL.P IS FILED U/S 482 CR.P.C (U/S 528 BNSS) TO QUASH THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN CC.NO.5827/2022 ARISING OUT OF CR.NO.136/2023 OF ATTIBELE P.S., FOR THE OFFENCES P/U/S 323, 324, 504, 506 OF IPC, NOW PENDING ON THE FILE OF THE HON’BLE III ADDL. CIVIL JUDGE (JR.DN) AND JMFC, ANEKAL. IN CRL.P NO. 6799/2026 BETWEEN: SRI. VARUN MALHOTRA, S/O AJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA, AGED ABOUT 37 YEARS, R/AT NO.179, BRICK FIELD SHELTER, BENDIGANAHALLI VILLAGE, ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU RURAL DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER (BY SRI. ANANDA N, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. STATE OF KARNATAKA, THE STATE REPRESENTED BY ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, REP. BY SPP, HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BANGALORE- 560001. 2. MAHESH REDDY.R, - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER S/O RAMASWAMY REDDY, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, R/AT NO.184, 6TH CROSS, BENDAGANAHALLI VILLAGE, NEARALURU POST ATTIBELE HOBLI, ANEKAL TALUK- 562129. ..RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. M M WAHEEDA, HCGP FOR R-1; SRI MANJUNATHA S, ADVOCATE FOR R-2) THIS CRL.P IS FILED U/S 482 CR.PC (FILED U/S 528 BNSS) TO QUASH THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN C.C.NO.18020/2023, ARISING OUT OF CR.NO.0136/2023 OF ATTIBELE POLICE STATION, FOR THE OFFENCES P/U/S 323, 324 AND 504 OF THE IPC, NOW PENDING ON THE FILE OF THE HON’BLE III ADDL. CIVIL JUDGE (JR.DN) AND JMFC ANEKAL. THESE PETITIONS, COMING ON FOR REPORTING SETTLEMENT, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA ORAL ORDER In Crl.P.No.5503/2026, the petitioner is before this Court seeking the following prayers: "a) Quash the entire criminal proceedings in C.C. No.10375/2023, arising out of Crime No.0137/2023 of Attibele Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections 323 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code, now pending on the file of the Hon'ble III Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal, [Annexure-D] in the interest of justice and equity; - 6 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER b) Grant such other relief/s, order/s or direction/s as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit, just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, including costs, in order to secure the ends of justice and equity." 2. In Crl.P.No.5516/2026, the petitioner is before this Court seeking the following prayers: "a) Quash the entire criminal proceedings in C.C. No.20599/2021, arising out of Crime No.0347/2021 of Attibele Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections 341,323,354 of the Indian Penal Code, now pending on the file of the Hon'ble III Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal, [Annexure-D] in the interest of justice and equity; b) Grant such other relief/s, order/s or direction/s as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit, just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, including costs, in order to secure the ends of justice and equity." 3. In Crl.P.No.6796/2026, the petitioner is before this Court seeking the following prayers: "a) Quash the entire criminal proceedings in C.C. No.5827/2022, arising out of Crime No.0136/2023 of Attibele Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections u/s 323,324,504,506 of the Indian Penal Code., now pending on the file of the Hon'ble III Addl. Civil Judge (Jr. Dn) and JMFC, Anekal, in the interest of justice and equity; b) Grant such other relief/s, order/s or direction/s as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit, just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, including costs, in order to secure the ends of justice and equity." - 7 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER 4. In Crl.P.No.6799/2026, the petitioner is before this Court seeking the following prayers: "a) Quash the entire criminal proceedings in C.C. No.18020/2023, arising out of Crime No.0136/2023 of Attibele Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections 323,324 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code, now pending on the file of the Hon'ble III Addl. Civil Judge (Jr. Dn) and JMFC, Anekal, in the interest of justice and equity; b) Grant such other relief/s, order/s or direction/s as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit, just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case, including costs, in order to secure the ends of justice and equity." 5. In all these petitions, heard Sri.Ananda N, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Smt.M.M. Waheeda, learned HCGP appearing for respondent No.1, Sri.Manjunatha S, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 and have perused the material on record. 6. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties to the lis have settled the dispute among themselves and have filed joint affidavits in that regard. 7. In Crl.P.No.5503/2026, the joint affidavit filed by parties to the lis reads as follows: - 8 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER “I, Mahesh Reddy S/o Ramaswamy Reddy, aged about 42 years, the Petitioner, residing at. No.184, 6th Cross, Bendiganahalli Village, Neraluru Post, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129, Today at Bangalore AND I, Varun Malhotra, S/o Ajay Kumar Malhotra, aged about 37, the Respondent No.2 residing at, No.179, Brickfield Sheltors, Bendiganahalli Village, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129, I am the Respondent No.2 in the above said case. 1. We are holding the rank of Petitioner and Respondent No. 2 in the present Petition and we know the facts and circumstances of the present case. Hence, competent to swear to this joint affidavit. 2. We state that the present petition is filed seeking quashing of the entire proceedings in matter bearing C.C.No.10375/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal; wherein, the Petitioners herein is standing trial for the alleged offence under Sections 323 and 504 of Indian Penal Code. We state that the Present matter bearing C.C.No.10375/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal was Initiated vide information dated 17-04-2023 made at the behest of me, i.e., Respondent No. 2 bearing Cr. No.137/2023 of Attibele Police station. 3. We state that, in view of the initiation of information dated 17-04-2023 being on the basis of the altercations occurred between us on 16-04-2023 with regarding to the play area connected to our residential area. 4. We state that, we being neighbors on our own will and also with interference of the elders of our families and well-wishers have now reached a juncture wherein we have decided to compromise the present matter and lead our individual lives, without interference from and to - 9 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER each other. Thus, continuing the subject lis may only cause trauma and does not serve the purpose. Hence, we have further resolved to ensure quashing of the present matter bearing C.C.No.10375/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal. Now in the Stage of Evidence. 5. We state that the present affidavit is preferred by both of us willingly and without coercion, fraud or misrepresentation. WHEREFORE, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to accept the present joint affidavit and allow the present petition as prayed for in the Petition, such may be done in the best interest of justice.” 8. In Crl.P.No.5516/2026, the joint affidavit filed by parties to the lis reads as follows: “I, Mahesh Reddy S/o Ramaswamy Reddy, aged about 42 years, the Petitioner, residing at. No.184, 6th Cross, Bendiganahalli Village, Neraluru Post, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129 Today at Bangalore AND I, Varun Malhotra, S/o Ajay Kumar Malhotra, aged about 37, the Respondent No.2 residing at, No.179, Brickfield Sheltors, Bendiganahalli Village, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129, I am the Respondent No.2 in the above said case. 1. We are holding the rank of Petitioner and Respondent No. 2 in the present Petition and we know the facts and circumstances of the present case. Hence, competent to swear to this joint affidavit. 2. We state that the present petition is filed seeking quashing of the entire proceedings in matter bearing C.C.No.20599/2021 pending on the file of Hon'ble III - 10 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal; wherein, the Petitioners herein is standing trial for the alleged offence under Sections 323, 341 and 354 of Indian Penal Code. 2. We state that the Present matter bearing C.C.No.20599/2021 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal was Initiated vide information dated 06-11-2021 made at the behest of me, i.e., Respondent No. 2 bearing Cr. No.347/2021 of Attibele Police station. 3. We state that, in view of the initiation of information dated 06-11-2021 being on the basis of the altercations occurred between us on 05-11-2021 during Deepavali festival celebrations near our residences with regard to cracking fireworks. 4. We state that, we being neighbors on our own will and also with interference of the elders of our families and well-wishers have now reached a juncture wherein we have decided to compromise the present matter and lead our individual lives, without interference from and to each other. Thus, continuing the subject lis may only cause trauma and does not serve the purpose. Hence, we have further resolved to ensure quashing of the present matter bearing C.C.No.20599/2021 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal. Now in the Stage of Evidence. 5. We state that the present affidavit is preferred by both of us willingly and without coercion, fraud or misrepresentation. WHEREFORE, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to accept the present joint affidavit and allow the present petition as prayed for in the Petition, such may be done in the best interest of justice.” - 11 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER 9. In Crl.P.No.6796/2026, the joint affidavit filed by parties to the lis reads as follows: “I, Varun Malhotra, S/o Ajay Kumar Malhotra, aged about 37, the Petitioner residing at, No.179, Brickfield Sheltors, Bendiganahalli Village, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129. Today at Bangalore AND I, Mahesh Reddy S/o Ramaswamy Reddy, aged about 42 years, the Respondent No.2, residing at. No.184, 6th Cross, Bendiganahalli Village, Neraluru Post, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129. Today at Bangalore 3. We are holding the rank of Petitioner and Respondent No. 2 in the present Petition and we know the facts and circumstances of the present case. Hence, competent to swear to this joint affidavit. 4. We state that the present petition is filed seeking quashing of the entire proceedings in matter bearing C.C.No.5827/2022 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal; wherein, the Petitioners herein is standing trial for the alleged offence under Sections 323, 324, 504 and 506 of Indian Penal Code. 5. We state that the Present matter bearing C.C.No.5827/2022 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal was Initiated vide information dated 05-11-2021 made at the behest of me, i.e., Respondent No. 2 bearing Cr. No.346/2021 of Attibele Police station. 6. We state that, in view of the initiation of information dated 05-11-2021 being on the basis of the altercations occurred between us on the same day during Deepavali festival celebrations near our residences with regard to cracking fireworks. - 12 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER 7. We state that, we being neighbors on our own will and also with interference of the elders of our families and well-wishers have now reached a juncture wherein we have decided to compromise the present matter and lead our individual lives, without interference from and to each other. Thus, continuing the subject lis may only cause trauma and does not serve the purpose. Hence, we have further resolved to ensure quashing of the present matter bearing C.C.No.5827/2022 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal. Now in the Stage of Evidence. 8. We state that the present affidavit is preferred by both of us willingly and without coercion, fraud or misrepresentation. WHEREFORE, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to accept the present joint affidavit and allow the present petition as prayed for in the Petition, such may be done in the best interest of justice.” 10. In Crl.P.No.6799/2026, the joint affidavit filed by parties to the lis reads as follows: “I, Varun Malhotra, S/o Ajay Kumar Malhotra, aged about 37, the Petitioner residing at, No.179, Brickfield Sheltors, Bendiganahalli Village, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129 Today at Bangalore AND I, Mahesh Reddy S/o Ramaswamy Reddy, aged about 42 years, the Respondent No.2, residing at. No.184, 6th Cross, Bendiganahalli Village, Neraluru Post, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk-562129. 1. We are holding the rank of Petitioner and Respondent No. 2 in the present Petition and we know the facts and circumstances of the present case. Hence, competent to swear to this joint affidavit. 2. We state that the present petition is filed seeking quashing of the entire proceedings in matter bearing - 13 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER C.C.No.18020/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal; wherein, the Petitioners herein is standing trial for the alleged offence under Sections 323, 324 and 504 of Indian Penal Code. 3. We state that the Present matter bearing C.C.No.18020/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal was Initiated vide information dated 16-04-2023 made at the behest of me, i.e., Respondent No. 2 bearing Cr.No.136/2023 of Attibele Police Station. 4. We state that, in view of the initiation of information dated 16-04-2023 being on the basis of the altercations occurred between us on the same day with regarding to the play area connected to our residential area. 5. We state that, we being neighbors on our own will and also with interference of the elders of our families and well-wishers have now reached a juncture wherein we have decided to compromise the present matter and lead our individual lives, without interference from and to each other. Thus, continuing the subject lis may only cause trauma and does not serve the purpose. Hence, we have further resolved to ensure quashing of the present matter bearing C.C.No.18020/2023 pending on the file of Hon'ble III Additional Civil Judge and JMFC, at Anekal. Now in the Stage of Evidence. 6. We state that the present affidavit is preferred by both of us willingly and without coercion, fraud or misrepresentation. WHEREFORE, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to accept the present joint affidavit and allow the present petition as prayed for in the Petition, such may be done in the best interest of justice.” 11. The parties to the lis are present before the Court and are identified by their respective counsels. - 14 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER 12. In the light of joint affidavits as quoted supra being filed by parties to the lis and offences not being against the State, I deem it appropriate to accept the joint affidavits and terminate the proceedings against the petitioner in the subject petitions. 13. For the aforesaid reasons, the following: ORDER [I] Criminal Petitions are disposed. [II] In Crl.P.No.5503/2026, proceedings in C.C.No.10375/2023, (arising out of Crime No.0137/2023 of Attibele Police Station) pending before the III Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal, stands quashed qua the petitioner. [III] In Crl.P.No.5516/2026, proceedings in C.C.No.20599/2021, (arising out of Crime No.0347/2021 of Attibele Police Station) pending before the III Addl. Civil Judge and JMFC, Anekal, stands quashed qua the petitioner. - 15 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:30594 CRL.P No. 5503 of 2026 C/W CRL.P No. 5516 of 2026 CRL.P No. 6796 of 2026 AND 1 OTHER [IV] In Crl.P.No.6796/2026, proceedings in C.C.No.5827/2022, (arising out of Crime No.0136/2023 of Attibele Police Station) pending before the III Addl. Civil Judge (Jr. Dn) and JMFC, Anekal, stands quashed qua the petitioner. [V] In Crl.P.No.6799/2026, proceedings in C.C.No.18020/2023, (arising out of Crime No.0136/2023 of Attibele Police Station) pending before the III Addl. Civil Judge (Jr. Dn) and JMFC, Anekal, stands quashed qua the petitioner. Sd/- (M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE CBC List No.: 3 Sl No.: 53