CRM-M-7659 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 297 Khushpreet Kaur and others State of Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (Oral) under Section Lambi, Sri Muktsar therefrom, on the basis of between the parties. 2. learned trial Court/Illaqa regard to compromise. 3. learned Judicial Investigating 7659-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Khushpreet Kaur and others VERSUS Punjab and another CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Mr. Vijay Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Khush Deep Mann, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Deepak, Advocate for Mr. Raghav Goyal, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (Oral) Petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. under Sections 323, 324, 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station Lambi, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated between the parties. On 10.02.2026, this Court directed the parties to appear before learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to compromise. In compliance of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Malout Investigating officer- ASI Kulwant Singh, No. (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-7659-2026 (O&M) Date of decision:22.07.2026 …Petitioners ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Mr. Khush Deep Mann, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG, Punjab. Advocate for respondent No.2. quashing of FIR No.275 dated 30.09.2021, , 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station and all subsequent proceedings arising dated 10.09.2025 said to be arrived at , this Court directed the parties to appear before Magistrate for recording of their statements with of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before Malout, on 18.02.2026. Statement of , No.308/SMS, presently posted at (O&M) .2026 s espondents , , 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station and all subsequent proceedings arising said to be arrived at , this Court directed the parties to appear before Magistrate for recording of their statements with of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before tement of 308/SMS, presently posted at KAPIL 2026.07.23 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7659 Police Station Lambi, was Magistrate Ist Class, Malout that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any influence or coercion. submitted: 7659-2026 (O&M) Police Station Lambi, was recorded on Magistrate Ist Class, Malout, has submitted that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any ce or coercion. The relevant part of the report “1. As per the statement of IO, four persons i.e. (1) Khushpreet Kaur wife of Manpreet Singh resident of Street No. 7, Ward-13, SAS Nagar, P.O Malout, (2) Gurjit Singh son of Jagsir Singh, (3) Manjit Singh son of Jagsir Singh and (4) Paramjeet Kaur wife of Jagsir Singh all residents of village Deon Khera, Sri Muktsar Sahib were arrayed as accused in the above mentioned FIR and Ranjeet Singh son of Jaswant Singh resident of vill Deon Khera, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Pu this FIR. 2. As per the statement of IO, none of accused was declared proclaimed offender. 3. As per the version of parties, their statements are bonafide and not result of any pressure or coercion etc in any manner. The compromise has been effected voluntarily, without undue influence, any coercion, pressure, fraud or misrepresentation and with the free will of the parties only. As per the version of parti compromise is genuine and valid. 4. As per the statement of IO, accused persons are not involved in any other FIR except this FIR. 5. As per the statement of parties, compromise is complete. (O&M) 2 on 19.02.2026. Learned Judicial has submitted his report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any The relevant part of the report as under has been As per the statement of IO, four persons i.e. (1) Khushpreet Kaur wife of Manpreet Singh resident of 13, SAS Nagar, P.O Malout, (2) Jagsir Singh, (3) Manjit Singh son of Jagsir Singh and (4) Paramjeet Kaur wife of Jagsir Singh all residents of village Deon Khera, Sri Muktsar Sahib were arrayed as accused in the above mentioned FIR and Ranjeet Singh son of Jaswant Singh resident of village Deon Khera, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab is the victim in As per the statement of IO, none of accused was declared As per the version of parties, their statements are and not result of any pressure or coercion etc in any manner. The compromise has been effected voluntarily, without undue influence, any coercion, pressure, fraud or misrepresentation and with the free will of the parties only. As per the version of parties, the compromise is genuine and valid. As per the statement of IO, accused persons are not involved in any other FIR except this FIR. As per the statement of parties, compromise is complete. Judicial report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any as under has been As per the statement of IO, four persons i.e. (1) Khushpreet Kaur wife of Manpreet Singh resident of 13, SAS Nagar, P.O Malout, (2) Jagsir Singh, (3) Manjit Singh son of Jagsir Singh and (4) Paramjeet Kaur wife of Jagsir Singh all residents of village Deon Khera, Sri Muktsar Sahib were arrayed as accused in the above mentioned FIR and age njab is the victim in As per the statement of IO, none of accused was declared As per the version of parties, their statements are and not result of any pressure or coercion etc in any manner. The compromise has been effected voluntarily, without undue influence, any coercion, pressure, fraud or misrepresentation and with the free es, the As per the statement of IO, accused persons are not KAPIL 2026.07.23 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7659 4. have not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings would be an exercise in futility. 5. Judgment of this Court in and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 “Gian Singh Ver petition is allowed. 6. 323, 324,, 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station Lambi, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab are quashed qua the 10.09.2025. 7. 22.07.2026 Kapil 7659-2026 (O&M) 6. As per the statement of IO, no offence has been enh after registration of the FIR. Learned State counsel and learned counsel for respondent No.2 not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings would be an exercise in futility. Following principles of law laid down by the Full Bench Judgment of this Court in “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 “Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others” petition is allowed. Consequently, FIR No.275 dated 30.09.2021, under Sections 323, 324,, 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station Lambi, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, and all consequential are quashed qua the petitioners, on the basis of Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Whether Reportable : (O&M) 3 As per the statement of IO, no offence has been enhanced after registration of the FIR.” and learned counsel for respondent No.2 not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings Following principles of law laid down by the Full Bench “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in sus State of Punjab and others” (2012) 10 SCC 303, the FIR No.275 dated 30.09.2021, under Sections 323, 324,, 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station Lambi, Sri and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, , on the basis of compromise dated Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No anced and learned counsel for respondent No.2 not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings Following principles of law laid down by the Full Bench “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and Hon’ble Supreme Court in , the FIR No.275 dated 30.09.2021, under Sections 323, 324,, 34 IPC and Section 3 of SC/ST Act, Police Station Lambi, Sri proceedings arising therefrom, compromise dated (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) KAPIL 2026.07.23 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document