Vikram Sharma v. State Of Punjab And Another

In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh CRM-M-53927-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision:-3.9.2024 Vikram Sharma ... Petitioner

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State of Punjab and another ... Respondents

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL Present:- Mr. N.P.S. Hira, Advocate for the petitioner. (through video conferencing) Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Tarun Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral) 1.

The petitioner seeks quashing of FIR No.150, dated 30.4.2016 registered at Police Station A Division, District Amritsar, under Sections 420, 120(b) of Indian Penal Code and all subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of a compromise stated to have been effected between the parties. 2.

Vide order dated 20.10.2023, the parties had been directed to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate so as to get their statements recorded qua the factum of compromise.

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Report of learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Amritsar has been received, wherein it has been reported that statement of petitioner/accused Vikram Sharma and also of respondent No.2 Kamal Kumar have been recorded to the effect that they have compromised the matter amongst themselves. Pankaj Kakkar 2024.09.04 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-53927-2023 (O&M) ( 2 ) 4.

Respondent No.2 namely Kamal Kumar in his statement has stated that he has no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. 5.

Learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Amritsar has specifically opined that the parties have entered into compromise voluntarily and without any undue influence.

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In view of the aforesaid compromise and bearing in mind the law laid down by Full Bench of this Court in 2007(3) RCR (Crl.) 1052 Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab, the present petition is allowed and FIR No.150, dated 30.4.2016 registered at Police Station A Division, District Amritsar, under Sections 420, 120(b) of Indian Penal Code and all subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom are hereby quashed qua petitioner.

3.9.2024 ( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) Geeta Judge Whether reasoned/speaking Yes / No Whether reportable Yes / No Pankaj Kakkar 2024.09.04 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document