Amrik Singh And Others v. State Of Punjab And Another

2024:PHHC:057441 CRM-M-4480-2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-4480-2022 Date of Decision:-26.04.2024 Amrik Singh and others.

......Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab Ors.

......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Naresh Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr.Rajinder Singh Bhatta, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Mandeep Kumar Dhot, Advocate for respondents No.2 . **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.200 dated 11.12.2021, registered under Sections 452, 323, 34 IPC, registered at Station Sadar, Hoshiarpur, Punjab (Annexure P-1) and subsequent proceeding arising therefrom on the basis of compromise dated 23.12.2021 (Annexure P-2). 2.

Keeping in view the fact that the parties entered into a settlement, the this Court vide orders dated 04.03.2024 directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for getting their statements recorded in that regard. Pursuant thereto, a report dated 20.03.2024 has been received from Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Hoshiarpur stating that the compromise arrived at between the parties is voluntary and the same is without any pressure, coercion or undue influence. 3.

Learned State counsel and learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents No.2 admit the factum of compromise and submit that they have no objection in quashing of the FIR on that basis. Raman Kumar 2024.05.03 10:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document