Mohinder Kaur And Another v. State Of Punjab And Another

CRM-M-25099-2023 (O&M) 1

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (255) CRM-M-25099-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 04.08.2025 Mohinder Kaur and another ......Petitioners

Versus

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

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN

Present:

Ms. Sheena Khanna, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG, Punjab.

Ms. Jasneet Mehra, Advocate for respondent No. 2. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C, seeking quashing of FIR No.46 dated 21.04.2022 under Sections 498-A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station Bilga, District Jalandhar, (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise deed dated 18.10.2022 (Annexure P-2).

2.

Keeping in view the fact that the parties entered into a compromise, a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 03.07.2024 directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for getting their statements recorded in that regard. Pursuant thereto, a report dated 26.07.2024 has been received from the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Phillaur, 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 for respondent No. 2 admit the factum of compromise and submit that they have no objection to quashing of the FIR on that basis.

PARUL 2025.08.12 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-25099-2023 (O&M) 2 4.

Perusal of the aforesaid report establishes that the parties have amicably settled their dispute, and continuance of criminal proceedings in such a situation will be an exercise in futility, as the chances of ultimate conviction are bleak. The power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. can be exercised in such matters. It has been held by Supreme Court of India in cases Gian Singh v. State of Punjab and another 2012(10) SCC 303 and Narinder Singh and others v. State of Punjab and another 2014(6) SCC 406 that criminal cases having overwhelmingly civil character, particularly those arising out of commercial transactions or matrimonial relationships or family disputes, should be quashed when the parties have resolved their disputes among themselves in a bona fide manner. 5.

Consequently, this petition is allowed. FIR No.46 dated 21.04.2022 under Sections 498-A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station Bilga, District Jalandhar, (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed qua the petitioners, subject to payment of cost of Rs. 5,000/- to be deposited by the petitioners as well as respondent No.2 jointly within one month from today in Society for the Care of Blind, Sector 26 Chandigarh. Account No.

10506615304 IFSC Code:

SBIN0003246 MICR Code:- 160002014 Name:

State Bank of India.

Ph. No.

9815507317, 9417579962.

6.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 04, 2025 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2025.08.12 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document