Satnam Singh Goraya And Others v. State Of Punjab And Another

CRM-M-59933-2024 1

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (219) CRM-M-59933-2024 Date of Decision:-July 25, 2025 Satnam Singh Goraya and others ......Petitioners

Versus

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

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN

Present:

Mr. SPS Sidnhu, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Balwant Singh, Advocate for respondent No. 2.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 seeking quashing of FIR No.12 dated 13.10.2018 under Sections 420, 498-A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station City NRI Bathinda, District Bathinda, (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of the compromise dated 14.11.2024 (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 02.12.2024 directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for getting their statements recorded in that regard. Pursuant thereto, a report dated 17.03.2025 has been received from the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bathinda, 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 2025.07.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-59933-2024 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.12 dated 13.10.2018 under Sections 420, 498-A and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station City NRI Bathinda, District Bathinda (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed qua the petitioners, subject to payment of cost of Rs. 30,000/- to be deposited by the petitioners collectively and Rs. 15,000/- to be deposited by respondent No.2 within one month from today in Poor Patients Welfare Fund, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE July 25, 2025 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2025.07.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document