- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 13TH DAY OF JULY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA WRIT PETITION NO. 19628 OF 2026 (GM-RES) BETWEEN: 1. BHARATH S LATE K.SIDDARAJU AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS R/AT. NO.87, 6TH CROSS MAGADI ROAD,BENGALURU-560023. 2. PRAVEEN KUMAR NAIDU S/O. JANARDHAN NIADU AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS R/AT. U-9, 2ND CROSS OPP THAMMAYYAPPA PARK MAGADI ROAD, K.P.AGRAHARA BENGALURU-560023. 3. KIRAN KUMAR.S S/O. LATE K.SIDDARAJ AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS R/AT. NO.1/87, 6TH CROSS MAGADI ROAD BENGALURU-560023. 4. SRI. SHASHI KUMAR K.SIDDARAJU AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS R/AT. NO.87, 6TH CROSS MAGADI ROAD BENGALURU-560023. …PETITIONERS (BY SRI. HARISH PRABHU S., ADVOCATE) Digitally signed by DHANALAKSHMI MURTHY Location: HIGH COURTOF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 AND: 1. STATE BY MAGADI ROAD POLICE STATION REP. BY STATE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA BENGALURU-560001. 2. PRAVEEN S/O. BHAVAN RAO AGED ABOUT 26 YEARS R/AT. J.B.MEN'S COLLECTION NO.86, 6TH CROSS, RIGHT SIDE MAGADI ROAD, OPP. UDUPI HOTEL MAGADI ROAD, BENGALURU-560023 …RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. DEEPTI ALWA, HCGP., FOR R1 SRI. GIRISH R, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT IN NATURE OF CERTIORARI OR ANY OTHER WRIT, ORDER, OR DIRECTION TO QUASH THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS IN C.C.NO. 36904/2024 VIDE (ANNEXURE-C AND D) FOR OFFENCES PUNISHABLE UNDER SECTION 341, 323, 504, 506, R/W SECTION 34 IPC, PENDING ON THE FILE OF 24TH ADDITIONAL CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE AT BENGALURU REGISTERED BY THE RESPONDENT NO.1 MAGADI ROAD POLICE IN SO FAR AS PETITIONERS ARE CONCERNED, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE AND ETC. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA ORAL ORDER The petitioners call in question the proceedings in C.C.No.36904/2024 registered for offences punishable under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506 r/w. Section 34 of the IPC. 2. Heard Sri. Harish Prabhu S., learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, Sri Girish R., learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.2 and have perused the material on record. 3. During the pendency of these proceedings, it transpires that the parties to the lis have entered into a settlement and the joint memo reads as follows: “Joint Memo That the Petitioners and Respondent No. 2 most respectfully submit as follows: 1. The petitioners herein are arrayed as Accused Nos. 1 to 4 in C.C.No.36904/2024 for the offences punishable under Sections 341, 323, 504, 506 read with section 34 of IPC on - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 the file of 24th ACMM, Bengaluru, registered by the respondent No.1. 2. That the said criminal proceedings were initiated on the basis of a complaint lodged by Respondent No. 2/Complainant, following which the Respondent Police registered the FIR and filed a charge sheet against the petitioners. 3. It is submitted that during the pendency of the proceedings, the Petitioners and Respondent No. 2 have amicably resolved and settled all their disputes, differences, and grievances through mutual dialogue and the intervention of well-wishers, resulting in a genuine compromise. 4. That the settlement has been arrived at voluntarily, without any coercion, undue influence, or pressure from any side. The Complainant has further affirmed that they have no objection to the proceedings being quashed in the interest of justice. 5. That the compromise entered into between the parties is intended to foster good relations and save the career and future prospects of the Accused and the parties involved. - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 6. That no final judgment has been passed in the case, and this Hon'ble Court is competent to pass any appropriate orders under section 482 of Criminal Procedure. PRAYER Wherefore, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court maybe graciously pleased to: a) Quash the entire Proceedings in C.C.No.36904/2024 for the offences punishable under Section 341, 323, 504, 506 read with section 34 of IPC on the file of 24th ACMM, Bengaluru, registered by the respondent No.1, in the interest of justice. b) Pass any other suitable order as this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the interest of justice and equity.” 4. In light of the settlement arrived at between the parties as afore-quoted, I pass the following: ORDER i. Criminal Petition is disposed. - 6 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:35927 WP No. 19628 of 2026 ii. Proceedings against the petitioners in C.C.No.36904/2024 pending before the XXIV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru, stands quashed. Sd/- (M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE CM LIST NO.: 1 SL NO.: 233