KAMALDEEP SINGH ALIAS KAMALJEET SINGH KALER AND KAMALDEEP SINGH ALIAS KAMALJEET SINGH & Ors. v. STATE OF PUNJAB & Anr.

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present: Mr. Rishab Bhandari, Advocate and Mr. Rishab Bhandari, Advocate and Mr. Rishab Bhandari, Advocate and Ms. Deepika Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Deepika Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Deepika Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Ritu Raj Singh, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Ritu Raj Singh, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Mehtab Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. Mr. Mehtab Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. Mr. Mehtab Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL) MANDEEP PANNU, J (ORAL)

1. s is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of FIR This is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of FIR s is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of FIR s is a petition under Section 528 of BNSS for quashing of FIR , No. 69, dated 26.05.2022 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 365, 323, 341, 506 1), under Sections 365, 323, 341, 506, No. 69, dated 26.05.2022 (Annexure P and 149 of IPC and Sections 355, 201 of IPC and Sections 67 and 72 of the 148 and 149 of IPC and Sections 355, 201 of IPC and Sections 67 and 72 of the and 149 of IPC and Sections 355, 201 of IPC and Sections 67 and 72 of the and 149 of IPC and Sections 355, 201 of IPC and Sections 67 and 72 of the IT Act (added later on), registered at Police Station Mullanpur Garibdass, Tehsil IT Act (added later on), registered at Police Station Mullanpur Garibdass, Tehsil IT Act (added later on), registered at Police Station Mullanpur Garibdass, Tehsil IT Act (added later on), registered at Police Station Mullanpur Garibdass, Tehsil Kharar, District Mohali, with all the consequential proceedings arising Kharar, District Mohali, with all the consequential proceedings arising Kharar, District Mohali, with all the consequential proceedings arising Kharar, District Mohali, with all the consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 03.02.2026 (Annexure P therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 03.02.2026 (Annexure P-2).

2. During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised During the pendency of the dispute, the parties have compromised the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR. the matter and filed the present petition for quashing of FIR.

3. Vide order dated 13.02.2026, parties were directed to appear before Vide order dated 13.02.2026, parties were directed to appear before Vide order dated 13.02.2026, parties were directed to appear before Vide order dated 13.02.2026, parties were directed to appear before laqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the the Illaqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the laqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the laqa Magistrate/Trial Court and report with regard to the genuineness of the compromise was called for. compromise was called for. HIMANSHU 2026.03.12 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-8472-2026 (O&M) -2-

4. The report dated 07.03.2026, has been received from Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Kharar, stating that the parties have entered into a compromise, which is genuine, voluntary and without any coercion or undue influence.

5. Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, has held:- “29. The only inevitable conclusion from the above discussion is that there is no statutory bar under the Cr.P.C. which can affect the inherent power of this Court under Section 482. Further, the same cannot be limited to matrimonial cases alone and the Court has the wide power to quash the proceedings noncompoundable offences notwithstanding the bar under Section 320 of the Cr.P.C., in order to prevent the abuse of law and to secure the ends of justice.

30. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. is to be exercised Ex-Debitia Justitia to prevent an abuse of process of Court. There can neither be an exhaustive list nor the defined para-meters to enable a High Court to invoke or exercise its inherent powers. It will always depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case. The power under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. has no limits. However, the High Court will exercise it sparingly and with utmost care and caution. The exercise of power has to be with circumspection and restraint. The Court is a vital and an extra-ordinary effective instrument to maintain and control social order. The Courts play role of paramount importance in achieving peace, harmony and ever- lasting congeniality in society. Resolution of a dispute by way of a compromise between two warring groups, therefore, should attract the immediate and prompt attention of a Court which should endeavour to givefull effect to the same unless such compromise is HIMANSHU 2026.03.12 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-8472-2026 (O&M) -3- abhorrent to lawful composition of the society or would promote savagery.”

6. The legal principles as laid down for quashing of the judgment were also approved by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of 'Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and another,(2012) 10 SCC 303'.

7. It is evident that in view of the amicable resolution of the issues amongst the parties, no useful purpose would be served by continuation of the proceedings. The furtherance of the proceedings is likely to be a waste of judicial time and there appears to be no chance of conviction.

8. In view of above, FIR No. 69, dated 26.05.2022 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 365, 323, 341, 506, 148 and 149 of IPC and Sections 355, 201 of IPC and Sections 67 and 72 of the IT Act (added later on), registered at Police Station Mullanpur Garibdass, Tehsil Kharar, District Mohali, with all the consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed qua the petitioners, on the basis of compromise dated 03.02.2026 (Annexure P-2).

9. The present petition is hereby allowed. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE

10.03.2026 himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2026.03.12 11:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document