Reeta Rani Alias Reeta Devi And ORS v. State Of Punjab And ORS
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Contends that matter has been amicably settled between the parties, i.e. petitioners as well as respondent Nos.2 & 3; hence FIR in question as well as consequential proceedings deserve to be quashed. 4.
Learned counsel for respondent Nos.2 & 3 has also acknowledged the contention raised on behalf of the petitioners. -1-
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Still further, learned State Counsel, on instructions from the police officer present, is not averse in case the above FIR along with consequential proceedings are quashed and set aside on the basis of the compromise entered into between the parties.
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1 from today, appear before the learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned to get their respective statements recorded regarding compromise and after recording their statements, the learned Trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned is directed to send the same along with its report regarding the genuineness of compromise, on or before the -2-
date fixed in the instant petition, specifically with regard to the following facts:-
1. Number of persons arrayed as accused in the FIR.
2. Whether any accused is proclaimed offender.
3. Stage of the trial/proceedings.
4. Whether the compromise is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence.
5. Total number of victims and their names.
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It is made clear that complainant/private respondent should also appear in person before the learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned to get their statements recorded regarding compromise.
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To come up on 23.01.2025 for awaiting the report. 9.
The learned State counsel is also directed to verify the factum of compromise by the date fixed.
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A copy of this order be sent to the learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate concerned for compliance.; + In terms of aforesaid order, statements of both the parties were recorded and a report dated 28.12.2024 has been received from
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In view of above discussion, this Court is fully convinced that the offence is entirely personal in nature and does not affect public peace or tranquility. Thus, quashing of the FIR in question along with consequential proceedings, on the basis of compromise would bring peace and harmony to secure the ends of justice.
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