CRM-M-23657-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 242 CRM-M-23657-2026 Decided on :17.07.2026 SATAR DEEN AND ORS ......Petitioners Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Shreya Bublani, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Raghunath Chauhan, Advocate, for Mr. Zorawar Singh Chauhan, Advocate, for respondent No.2. SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 528 Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Section 482 Cr.P.C.) for quashing of the cross-version i.e. GD No. 10 dated 14.03.2024 under sections 323, 341, 148, 149 IPC (Annexure P-2) in FIR No.14, dated 13.03.2024, under sections 323, 325, 341, 148, 149 IPC, registered at Police Station Nurmahal, District Jalandhar Rural (Annexure P-1) and all the subsequent proceedings, on the basis of Compromise dated 10.04.2026 (Annexure P-3). 2. Vide order dated 29.04.2026, the affected parties were directed to appear before the learned Trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate, for getting their respective statements recorded with regard to the compromise. LAVISHA 2026.07.17 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-23657-2026 2 3. Report has since been received from learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Phillaur, in pursuance to the directions of this Court wherein, the factum of the compromise arrived at between the parties stands verified and confirmed. As per the report(s) compromise has indeed been effected between the parties and the same is without any pressure or coercion and out of their free will and the private respondent has also made statement to the effect that he would have no objection if the FIR qua the accused-petitioners is quashed. 4. The trial Court has annexed the statements of the parties in original, along with its report. The relevant part of the said report is reproduced herebelow: Sr. No. Description 1. Total number of persons found involved as accused in the dispute/FIR Seven accused 2. Number of complainant/victim(s) One victim/complainant 3. Whether all the accused and complainant / victims are party to compromise & signed the same Yes 4. In case, any affected person(accused or complainant) is left out or not arrayed as party in the quashing petition before High Court, detail whereas; Or His/her statement is till to be recorded, in compliance to the direction of this Court, details of such person No complainant/accused has been left out in the petition and all have been arrayed as party in the petition. 5. Whether any accused has been declared as a proclaimed offender/person or any such proceedings against him/her have been initiated or pending adjudication No LAVISHA 2026.07.17 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-23657-2026 3 6. Report of the Court whether compromise is genuine, voluntary, and without any coercion or undue influence Yes 7. Any other aspect relevant to the present case. Nothing worth noticing reported 5. Learned State counsel too submits that there are no other accused other than the petitioners and the private respondent is the only aggrieved person in the FIR in question. 6. In view of the report of the learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Phillaur, and the principles laid down by Hon’ble the Apex Court in Gian Singh Vs. State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, and also by the Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another, 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, the instant petition is allowed. The aforesaid FIR and all consequential proceedings arising out of it, are quashed. 7. Needless to say the parties shall remain bound by the terms of compromise and their statements recorded before the Court below. 8. Petition stands disposed of. 17.07.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) Lavisha JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.17 18:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh