- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010194312026 NC: 2026:KHC:42725 CRL.P No. 4215 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 11TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 4215 OF 2026 (482(Cr.PC) / 528(BNSS) BETWEEN: 1. MR. RAMACHANDRA REDDY T., S/O MR. T BALARAMA REDDY. AGED ABOUT 63 YEARS RESIDING AT FLAT NO.5B, NALANDA APARTMENTS, 2, 5TH STREET, DR. RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE POST, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600004 …PETITIONER (BY SRI. AJIT P B.,ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA REP BY BELLANDUR P.S REP BY HCGP HIGH COURT BUILDING, BENGALURU-560 001 2. MR. K. MUNIRAJ S/O MR. M. KRISHNAPPA AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS, RESIDING AT NO. 4121/P1, BESIDE BIG PICTURE OLD, AIRPORT ROAD, KODIHALLI, Digitally signed by PADMAVATHI B K Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010194312026 NC: 2026:KHC:42725 CRL.P No. 4215 of 2026 BANGALORE - 560 008 …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI.GAGANDEEP E., ADVOCATE FOR SRI AJIT P.B. ,ADVOCATE) CRL.P FILED U/S 482 CR.PC (FILED U/S 528 BNNS) BY THE ADVOCATE FOR THE PETITIONER PRAYING THAT THIS HONOURABLE COURT MAY BE PLEASED TO QUASH THE FIR DATED 10.02.2026 IN CR.NO.66/2026 AT ANNEXURE A REGISTERED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT (BELLANDUR P.S) ARRAIGNING THE PETITIONER AS ACCUSED PENDING ADJUDICATION ON THE FILE OF THE XLI A.C.J.M AT BENGALURU CITY FOR THE OFFENCE P/U/S 318(4),336(2),336(3) AND 340(2) OF BNS 2023 AGAINST THE PETITIONER. THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ADMISSION, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.NAGAPRASANNA ORAL ORDER Heard Sri. Gagandeep E., learned counsel for Sri Ajit P.B., learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Smt. Deepthi Alva, learned High Court Government Pleader appearing for respondent No.1, Sri E. Venkatarami, learned counsel for 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 - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010194312026 NC: 2026:KHC:42725 CRL.P No. 4215 of 2026 settlement and have placed on record such settlement along with the joint affidavit. Terms of settlement reads as follows: "JOINT AFFIDAVIT ." 1. Mr. Ramachandra Reddy T. S/o Mr. T Balarama Reddy. Aged about 63 years, Residing at flat No.5B. Nalanda Apartments, 2, 5th Street, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004. presently campaigning at Bangalore, do hereby swear on solemn affirmation as follows: AND I, Mr. K. Muniraj, S/o Mr. M. Krishnappa, Aged about 52 years, Residing at No. 4121/P1, Beside Big Picture old, Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bangalore 560008 do hereby swear on solemn affirmation as follows: 1. That the Petitioner has filed this present criminal petition seeking quashing of entire proceedings in Crime No.0066/2026 pending adjudication before the 41st ACJM Court, Bangalore City, for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2), 336(3) of the Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 registered by the 1st Respondent Police Station in connection with FIR bearing crime No.0066/2026. 2. That at the intervention of our well wishers, elders and friends, amicable settlement to put quietus to the above case. 3. That the 20t Respondent/Complainant is hereby withdrawing all the allegations made in the complaint dated 10.02.2026 against the without petitioner herein without any undue influence, misrepresentation and coercion. 4. That in view of the settlement arrived at during the pendency of the this case, the 2nd Respondent has no objections for this Hon'ble Court to quash the proceedings - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010194312026 NC: 2026:KHC:42725 CRL.P No. 4215 of 2026 in Crime No.0066/2026, pending adjudication before the 41 ACJM Court, Bangalore City, for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2), 336(3) of the Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered by the 1st Respondent Police Station in connection with FIR bearing crime no. 0066/2026 on the basis of the complaint dated 10.02.2026 filed by the 2nd Respondent/Complainant. 5. We state that all the above stated averments contained in this affidavit are all true and correct to the best of our knowledge information and belief and nothing is concealed therefrom. Wherefore in view of the compromise entered into between us, this joint affidavit may be placed on record and this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to quash the entire proceedings Crime No.0066/2026, pending adjudication before the 41 ACJM Court, Bangalore City, for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 340(2), Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita. 2023, registered by the 1st Respondent Police Station in connection with FIR bearing crime no. 0066/2026 on the basis of the complaint dated 10.02.2026 filed by the 2nd Respondent/Complainant, herein in the interest of justice and equity." 4. In the light of application for compounding being filed along with the joint affidavit and offences not being against the State, I deem it appropriate to accept the compounding application and terminate the proceedings against the petitioner in the subject petition. 5. For the aforesaid reasons, the following: ORDER - 5 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010194312026 NC: 2026:KHC:42725 CRL.P No. 4215 of 2026 (i) Criminal Petition stands disposed. (ii) Impugned investigation in Crime No.0066/2026 registered by the Bellandur Police Station, on the file of the XLI Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru City, against the petitioner stands quashed. Sd/- (M.NAGAPRASANNA) JUDGE HR List No.: 5 Sl No.: 13