CRM-M-25678-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 230 KULDEEP SINGH AND ANOTHER STATE OF CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (Oral) 1. under Sections Station Sector 32 proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 29.04.2026. 2. learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to compro 3. learned Chief Judicial Magistrate Investigating Officer 1 2026(O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH KULDEEP SINGH AND ANOTHER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Mr. Deep Singh Saini, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Kshitij Bharti, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Vinod Pundir, Advocate for respondent No.2. *** Shalini Singh Nagpal, J. (Oral) Petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sector 32-33, District Karnal, Haryana proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated On 26.05.2026, this Court directed the parties to appear before learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to compromise dated 29.04.2026. In compliance of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karnal Investigating Officer HC Manoj Kumar IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-25678-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 11.09.2026 …PETITIONERS AND ANOTHER ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL , Advocate Mr. Kshitij Bharti, AAG, Haryana. quashing of FIR No.669 dated 06.12.2024 d 318(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Police 33, District Karnal, Haryana and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated this Court directed the parties to appear before learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with In compliance of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before on 08.06.2026. Statement of was recorded on 12.06.2026. (O&M) .2026 06.12.2024 Police and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated this Court directed the parties to appear before learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with In compliance of the aforesaid order, parties appeared before Statement of . JYOTI 2026.09.11 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-25678-2026 Learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any influence or coercion. Point has been submitted: present case. 2 2026(O&M) Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karnal recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any influence or coercion. Point has been submitted: “1. In the present FIR, there are two accused namely Singh Saini and Gulab Singh Saini. 2. There is only one complainant namely Dinesh Chand Mittal. 3. Yes all the accused and complainant/victims are party to the compromise and signed the same, however accused Kuldeep Singh appeared through VC and i 4. No affected person (accused or complainant) is left out or not arrayed as party in the quashing petition before High Court. 5. No accused is declared proclaimed offender/person or no such proceedings against them have been in adjudication. 6. According to the statements of accused persons and complainant, the compromise is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence. 7. No aspect except abovesaid aspects are relevant to the present case.” Karnal, has submitted her report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid compromise without any influence or coercion. Point-wise report as under . In the present FIR, there are two accused namely Kuldeep Singh Saini and Gulab Singh Saini. 2. There is only one complainant namely Dinesh Chand Mittal. 3. Yes all the accused and complainant/victims are party to the compromise and signed the same, however accused Kuldeep Singh appeared through VC and identified by his counsel. 4. No affected person (accused or complainant) is left out or not arrayed as party in the quashing petition before High 5. No accused is declared proclaimed offender/person or no such proceedings against them have been initiated or pending According to the statements of accused persons and complainant, the compromise is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence. 7. No aspect except abovesaid aspects are relevant to the report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a valid wise report as under Kuldeep 3. Yes all the accused and complainant/victims are party to the compromise and signed the same, however accused Kuldeep 4. No affected person (accused or complainant) is left out or not arrayed as party in the quashing petition before High 5. No accused is declared proclaimed offender/person or no itiated or pending According to the statements of accused persons and complainant, the compromise is genuine, voluntary and without 7. No aspect except abovesaid aspects are relevant to the JYOTI 2026.09.11 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-25678-2026 4. 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 Versus State of Punjab and others”(2012) 10 SCC 303, petition is allowed. 6. of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Karnal, Haryana quashed qua the 7. 11.09.2026 Jyoti-V 3 2026(O&M) Learned State counsel has 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 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”(2012) 10 SCC 303, petition is allowed. FIR No.669 dated 06.12.2024 under Sections 316(2) an of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Sector 32 Karnal, Haryana and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, are quashed qua the petitioner, on the basis of compromise d Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Whether Reportable : 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 “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in “Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others”(2012) 10 SCC 303, the 12.2024 under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) Police Station Sector 32-33, District and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, are , on the basis of compromise dated 29.04.2026. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, Full Bench “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and Hon’ble Supreme Court in the d 318(4) 33, District and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, are (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JYOTI 2026.09.11 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document