Sohan Singh v. State Of Punjab And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34899-2018 Date of decision: 14.08.2018 Sohan Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and another

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR

Present:

Mr. Raman Mohinder Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioners.

**** JAISHREE THAKUR, J. (ORAL) This is a petition that has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No. 156 dated 04.08.2017 under Sections 376-B/506 IPC registered at Police Station City-1 Abohar, District Fazilka on the basis of compromise.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in fact the matter has been compromised between the parties in the aforesaid FIR and the complainant would have no objection in case the proceedings are quashed.

Notice of motion.

At this stage, appearance has been caused by Mr. Deshpreeet Singh, Advocate by filing power of attorney on behalf of the complainant/respondent No.2, who submits that she would have no Satyawan 2018.08.17 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRM-M-34899-2018 -2objection in case the FIR is quashed since the matter between them has been compromised immediately after the registration of the FIR and as on date challan has not been presented.

I have heard learned counsel for the parties as well as learned counsel for the State and in view of the fact that the matter is still under investigation and the final report is yet to be prepared, the parties are directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 23.08.2018 and make their statements therein, who will then investigate the matter in accordance with law.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

14.08.2018 (JAISHREE THAKUR) Satyawan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes.

Whether reportable No.

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