CRM-M-31528-2026 1 In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh 289 CRM-M-31528-2026 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 SURJIT SINGH AND ANOTHER ....PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Neeraj Yadav, Advocate the petitioners. Mr. K.D. Sachdeva, DAG, Punjab. **** H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 BNSS for quashing of FIR No. 189 Dated 26.08.2025 under Sections 420, 120-B of IPC (corresponding Sections 318(4) and 61 BNS, 2023) registered at Police Station Maqboolpura, District Amritsar on the basis of compromise. 2. The Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 29.05.2026 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. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, parties have appeared before the learned JMIC, Amritsar and got their statements recorded. On the basis of the statements so recorded, learned JMIC, Amritsar has submitted copy of report to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. RENU RAWAT 2026.07.09 13.23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-31528-2026 2 4. Learned State counsel as well as learned counsel for the complainants have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. 5. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. 6. Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and FIR No. 189 Dated 26.08.2025 under Sections 420, 120-B of IPC (corresponding Sections 318(4) and 61 BNS, 2023) registered at Police Station Maqboolpura, District Amritsar alongwith all consequential proceedings arising therefrom are quashed qua the petitioners on the basis of compromise subject to payment of Rs. 20,000/- as costs with the High Court Legal Services Committee. 7. Pending applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. (H.S.GREWAL) 08.07.2026 JUDGE renu Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.09 13.23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh