FIR can be quashed on the basis of a genuine compromise between the parties if the offence is personal in nature and does not affect public peace or tranquility, ensuring the ends of justice.
Deepak v. State of Haryana, (Punjab And Haryana) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2715578: 2025 NCPHHC 46744
FIR can be quashed on the basis of a genuine compromise between the parties if the offence is personal in nature and does not affect public peace or tranquility, ensuring the ends of justice.
A. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Section 528 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sections 115, 127(2), 191(3), 351(2) Quashing of FIR - Compromise between parties - FIR can be quashed if the offence is personal in nature and does not affect public peace or tranquility - Held, quashing of FIR based on compromise is justified to secure the ends of justice, particularly when parties voluntarily entered into the compromise without coercion or undue influence.
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B. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Section 528 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sections 115, 127(2), 191(3), 351(2) Compromise between offender and victim - Scope of High Court's inherent power - Held, High Court can quash FIR or criminal proceedings in cases involving private or personal disputes resolved through compromise, unless the offence is heinous or affects society at large - Nature and gravity of the offence must be considered.
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