CRM-M-27534-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 279 CRM-M-27534-2026 Date of decision: 13.08.2026 Jagpal Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another .... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H. S. GREWAL ***** Present: Mr. Armaan Gagneja **** H. S. GREWAL , J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 (corresponding Section 482 Cr.P.C.) for quashing of FIR No.73 dated 20.03.2026 (Annexure P-1), registered under Section 109 BNS (erstwhile Section 307 IPC) and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act (offence under Section 25 Arms Act having been deleted vide GD No. 15 dated 21.03.2026), at Police Station City Malout, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-2). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the FIR is outcome of a misunderstanding which has now been resolved and with the intervention of the respectables of the Society, the matter has indeed been compromised between the parties. He has referred to the compromise dated 05.05.2026 (Annexure P-2). 3. This Court vide order dated 15.05.2026 had directed the parties ANIL KUMARto appear before the trial Court to get their statements recorded and the 2026.08.18 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27534-2026 2 learned Magistrate/trial Court was directed to send its report qua the genuineness of the compromise. 4. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, the parties have appeared before the learned Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Malout and got their statements recorded. A copy of report dated 08.06.2026 has been submitted to the effect that the compromise has been effected between the parties voluntarily and without any coercion or undue influence. 5. Learned State counsel as well as the counsel for respondent No.2 have not disputed the factum of compromise between the parties. 6. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material available on record. 7. In view of the above, no useful purpose would be served to continue with the proceedings before the trial Court in the instant FIR. 8. Following the principles laid down by the Full Bench judgment of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others Versus State of Punjab and another 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others (2012) 10 SCC 303, this petition is allowed and FIR No.73 dated 20.03.2026 (Annexure P-1), registered under Section 109 BNS (erstwhile Section 307 IPC) and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act (offence under Section 25 Arms Act having been deleted vide GD No. 15 dated 21.03.2026), at Police Station City Malout, District Sri Muktsar Sahib and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom qua the petitioner are hereby quashed subject to payment of costs of Rs.20,000/-. If, costs of Rs.20,000/- has not been paid, the same be paid as early as possible. ANIL KUMAR 2026.08.18 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27534-2026 3 ! " ## " #" August 13, 2026 (H. S. GREWAL ) anil JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : No ANIL KUMAR 2026.08.18 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document