Harprit @ Harpreet Singh Bahad v. State Of Punjab And Another

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-20467 of 2026 Date of Decision: 17.04.2026 Harprit alias Harpreet Singh Bahad ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab and Another ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh.

Present:

Mr. Anil Kumar Spehia, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab.

Mr. Sandeep Saini, Advocate for the complainant/respondent No.2.

Surya Partap Singh, J.

1.

This petition under Section 528 of 'the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023' has been field by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.155 dated 24.08.2021, Police Station Division No.6, District Police Commissionerate Jalandhar, Punjab. The above-mentioned FIR has been lodged for the commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 406, 120B and 201 of 'the Indian Penal Code, 1860'. 2.

The main offence in this case is Section 406 of IPC which is compoundable. It has been informed by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the investigation in this case is already complete and the matter is fixed before the learned trial court.

3.

In view of above-mentioned facts & circumstances, it is hereby DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.04.18 09:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Criminal Misc. No. M-20467 of 2026 held that the appropriate remedy available to the petitioner is to approach the learned trial court for compounding of offence. Hence, the present petition seeking for quashing of FIR, on the ground of compromise, is hereby disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to approach the learned trial Court for compounding of offence.

(Surya Partap Singh) Judge April 17, 2026 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.04.18 09:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document