Rahat Pabley v. State Of Haryana And ANR

CRM-M-62520-2024 (O&M) 1

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (228) CRM-M-62520-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 07.08.2025 Rahat Pabley ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana and another ......Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN

Present:

Mr. Karan Pathak, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana.

Mr. Farshad Kohli, Advocate for Mr. Anurag Arora, Advocate for respondent No. 2. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.50 dated 23.08.2022 under Sections 354-D, 506 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 204 IPC added later on) and Section 67 of Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, registered at Cyber Crime Police Station Gurugram, District Gurugram, (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom on the basis of compromise deed dated 29.11.2024 (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 12.12.2024 directed the parties to appear before the Illaqa Magistrate/trial Court for getting their statements recorded in that regard. Pursuant thereto, a report dated 24.12.2024 has been received from the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Gurugram, 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 appearing 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-62520-2024 (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.50 dated 23.08.2022 under Sections 354-D, 506 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 204 IPC added later on) and Section 67 of Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, registered at Cyber Crime Police Station Gurugram, District Gurugram, (Annexure P-1), and all other subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, are hereby quashed qua the petitioner, subject to payment of cost of Rs. 15,000/- to be deposited by petitioner within one month from today in Spinal Rehab Centre, Chandigarh, Plot No. 1, Madhya Marg, Sector 28-A, Chandigarh, 01724610311. 6.

Pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall stand disposed of.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE August 07, 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