Gurnam Singh And Others v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Date of decision: 07.04.2026 GURNAM SINGH AND OTHERS

...Petitioners

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present :- Mr. Jaskirat Singh Arora, Advocate for the petitioners.

Mr. Navraj S. Mahal, DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Jagdeep Singh Bajwa Advocate for respondents No.2 to 4.

***** MANDEEP PANNU, J.

1.

This is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of cross-version DDR No.012 dated 01.07.2025 under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 190 of BNS and subsequently added Section 117(2) of BNS corresponding Sections 323, 341, 149 IPC and subsequently added Section 35 IPC in case FIR No.0077, dated 27.06.2025 under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(2) of BNS 2023 corresponding Sections 323, 341, 506 IPC registered at Police Station Punjab Agriculture University, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P-1), along-with all the consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 18.02.2026 (Annexure P-2).

2.

During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have

-2compromised the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. 3.

Vide order dated 16.03.2026, parties were directed to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the compromise was called for. 4.

The report dated 06.04.2026 has been received from Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Ludhiana, stating that the parties have entered into a compromise, which is genuine, voluntary and without any pressure, coercion or threat.

5.

Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, has held:- "29. The only inevitable conclusion from the above discussion is that there is no statutory bar under the Cr.P.C. which can affect the inherent power of this Court under Section 482. Further, the same cannot be limited to matrimonial cases alone and the Court has the wide power to quash the proceedings even in noncompoundable offences notwithstanding the bar under Section 320 of the Cr.P.C., in order to prevent the abuse of law and to secure the ends of justice.

30. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. is to be exercised Ex-Debitia Justitia to prevent an abuse of process of Court. There can neither be an exhaustive list nor the defined para-meters to enable a High Court to invoke or exercise its inherent powers. It will always depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. has no limits. However, the High Court will exercise it sparingly and with utmost care and caution. The exercise of power has to be with circumspection and

-3restraint. The Court is a vital and an extra-ordinary effective instrument to maintain and control social order. The Courts play role of paramount importance in achieving peace, harmony and everlasting congeniality in society. Resolution of a dispute by way of a compromise between two warring groups, therefore, should attract the immediate and prompt attention of a Court which should endeavour to give full effect to the same unless such compromise is abhorrent to lawful composition of the society or would promote savagery."

6.

The legal principles as laid down for quashing of the judgment were also approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of 'Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and another,(2012) 10 SCC 303'. 7.

It is evident that in view of the amicable resolution of the issues amongst the parties, no useful purpose would be served by continuation of the proceedings. The furtherance of the proceedings is likely to be a waste of judicial time and there appears to be no chance of conviction. 8.

In view of above, DDR No.012 dated 01.07.2025 under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 190 of BNS and subsequently added Section 117(2) of BNS corresponding Sections 323, 341, 149 IPC and subsequently added Section 35 IPC in case FIR No.0077, dated 27.06.2025 under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(2) of BNS 2023 corresponding Sections 323, 341, 506 IPC registered at Police Station Punjab Agriculture University, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P-1), along-with all the consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed qua the petitioners, on the basis of compromise dated 18.02.2026 (Annexure P-2).

-49.

The present petition is hereby allowed.

10.

All pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) 07.04.2026 JUDGE neetu Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No