Manpreet Singh Sidhu v. State Of Punjab And Another

CRM-M No.19792 of 2022 --1--

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.19792 of 2022

Reserved on: 06.09.2022

Pronounced on: 29.09. 2022 Manpreet Singh Sidhu ......Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab and another ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA

Present:

Mr. I.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate, for the petitioner.

Mr. Virat Rana, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. A.S. Virk, Advocate, for respondent No.2.

*** ANOOP CHITKARA J.

FIR No. Dated Police Station Sections 20.02.2021 Sohana, District SAS Nagar (Mohali) 323, 342, 506 IPC The petitioner, arraigned as accused in the above captioned FIR, has come up before this Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of the FIR and all consequential proceedings based on the compromise with the aggrieved person. 2.

During the pendency of the petition, the accused and the aggrieved person have compromised the matter, and its copy is annexed with this petition as Annexure P-3. 3.

After that, the petitioner came up before this Court to quash the FIR, and in the quashing petition, impleading the aggrieved person as respondent. 4.

On 27.05.2022, the aggrieved person Ashok Goyal (R-2) appeared before the JMIC, SAS Nagar and stated that there would be no objection if the court quashes this FIR and consequent proceedings. As per the concerned court's report dated 30.06.2022, the parties consented to the quashing of FIR and consequent proceedings without any threat. JYOTI 2022.10.01 02:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M No.19792 of 2022 --2-- ANALYSIS & REASONING:

5.

Despite the opposition of the State's counsel to this compromise, the following aspects would be relevant to conclude this petition. In the present case, all the offences are compoundable under Section 320 Cr.P.C. Given the legislative mandate, the prosecution can be closed by quashing the FIR and consequent proceedings. 6.

In Shakuntala Sawhney v Kaushalya Sawhney, (1979) 3 SCR 639, at P 642, Hon'ble Supreme Court observed that the finest hour of Justice arises propitiously when parties, who fell apart, bury the hatchet and weave a sense of fellowship or reunion. 7.

In the light of the judicial precedents referred to above, given the terms of compromise, placement of parties, and other factors peculiar to the case, the contents of the compromise deed and its objectives point towards its acceptance. 8.

In Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association v State of Himachal Pradesh, 2018 (4) Crimes 324, Hon'ble Supreme Court holds "[47]. As far as Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 135 of 2017 is concerned, the appellants came to this Court challenging the order of cognizance only because of the reason that matter was already pending as the appellants had filed the Special Leave Petitions against the order of the High Court rejecting their petition for quashing of the FIR/Charge-sheet. Having regard to these peculiar facts, writ petition has also been entertained. In any case, once we hold that FIR needs to be quashed, order of cognizance would automatically stands vitiated."

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Considering the entire facts, compromise, and in the light of the above-mentioned judicial precedents, I believe that continuing these proceedings will not suffice any fruitful purpose whatsoever. In the facts and circumstances peculiar to this case, the Court invokes the inherent jurisdiction under section 482 Cr.P.C. and quashes the FIR and all subsequent proceedings qua the petitioner. The bail bonds of the petitioner are accordingly discharged. All pending application(s), if any, stand closed. Petition allowed in the terms mentioned above. (ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 29.09.2022 Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes Whether reportable:

No.

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