CRM-M-25527-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 296 CRM-M-25527-2026 Date of Decision: 23.07.2026 HARVINDER SINGH @ LADDI ....Petitioner(s) VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR ....Respondent(s) CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN Present : Mr. Prateek Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amritpal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Karanjot Singh Jhikka, Advocate for respondent no.2. ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition is for quashing of the FIR No.102 dated 28.12.2025, under Sections 109, 125 of BNS (corresponding Sections 307 and 336 IPC) and Sections 25 & 27 of Arms Act, wherein Section 109 of BNS (corresponding Section 307) has been deleted vide DDR/GD No.011 dated 22.02.2026 registered at Police Station Cantt Rawalpindi, District Kapurthala, and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise deed dated 27.04.2026 (Annexure P-3). 2. Although, the FIR was initially registered under Section 109, 125 of BNS and Sections 25 & 27 of Arms Act but subsequently Section 109 (corresponding Section 307) has been deleted and there is no injury caused to anybody. 3. Keeping in view the fact that the parties entered into a compromise, this Court vide order dated 07.05.2026 directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for getting their statements recorded in that regard. Pursuant thereto, a report dated 01.06.2026 has been received from the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Phagwara, stating that the compromise arrived at between the parties is voluntary and the same is without any pressure, coercion or undue influence. DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.27 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-25527-2026 2 4. Learned State counsel and learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondent No.2 admit the factum of compromise and submit that they have no objection to quashing of the FIR on that basis. 5. Perusal of the aforesaid report establishes that the parties have amicably settled their dispute, and continuance of criminal prosecution in such a situation will be an exercise in futility, as the chances of ultimate conviction are bleak. The power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised in such matters. It has been held by Supreme Court of India in cases Gian Singh v. State of Punjab and another 2012(10) SCC 303 and Narinder Singh and others v. State of Punjab and another 2014(6) SCC 406 that criminal cases having overwhelmingly civil character, particularly those arising out of commercial transactions or matrimonial relationships or family disputes, should be quashed when the parties have resolved their disputes among themselves in a bona fide manner. 6. Consequently, this petition is allowed. FIR No.102 dated 28.12.2025, under Sections 109, 125 of BNS (corresponding Sections 307 and 336 IPC) and Sections 25 & 27 of Arms Act, wherein Section 109 of BNS (corresponding Section 307) has been deleted vide DDR/GD No.011 dated 22.02.2026 registered at Police Station Cantt Rawalpindi, District Kapurthala, and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed qua the petitioner(s), subject to payment of cost of Rs.15,000/- to be deposited by petitioner and Rs.10,000/- to be deposited by respondent no.2, within one month from today in Nishkam Sewa Group (run by Punjab and Haryana High Court Lawyers at Chandigarh). (ALOK JAIN) 23.07.2026 JUDGE Deepak Patwal 1. Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No 2. Whether reportable Yes/No DEEPAK PATWAL 2026.07.27 10:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document