Constitutional court can quash criminal proceedings even in non-compoundable offences: Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Constitutional court can quash criminal proceedings even in non-compoundable offences: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a constitutional court has the power to quash criminal proceedings after parties arrive at a compromise even in cases that cannot be settled ordinarily under the law. The Supreme Court ruled that a constitutional court has the power to quash criminal proceedings after parties arrive at a compromise even in cases that cannot be settled ordinarily under the law. The bench, which also included Justice Surya Kant, held that the power of the constitutional courts in quashing criminal cases cannot be constricted by Section 320 of the CrPC that defines which offences can be settled through compromise and which cannot. The top court’s judgment on Wednesday clarifies that the power of the Supreme Court or a high court cannot be limited to the offences enumerated under Section 320 CrPC and that the constitutional courts, owing to their “extraordinary power”, can drop charges even in non-compoundable offences to secure complete justice.

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High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Also Apart From S.482 CrPC Power : Supreme Court
6 days, 2 hours ago

High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Also Apart From S.482 CrPC Power : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that apart from exercising its power to quash a criminal case under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the High Court can also exercise powers under Article 226 of the Constitution to quash the criminal case to prevent misuse of the law. “It is true that normally, quashing of criminal proceedings would be sought and would be done in …

No Reason To Continue Criminal Proceedings If Accused Is Exonerated For Same Charges In Disciplinary Proceedings: Delhi High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

No Reason To Continue Criminal Proceedings If Accused Is Exonerated For Same Charges In Disciplinary Proceedings: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While quashing a First Information Report against an accused, the Delhi High Court reiterated that if an accused is found innocent in disciplinary proceedings and the same charges are levelled in the criminal case, then there is no justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings. Referring to various decisions of the Supreme Court and the high court Justice Vikas Mahajan …

Criminal Proceedings Involving Serious Offences Under POCSO Act Can't Be Quashed On Settlement Between Parties: Kerala High Court
3 weeks ago

Criminal Proceedings Involving Serious Offences Under POCSO Act Can't Be Quashed On Settlement Between Parties: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that remote chance of conviction due to compromise between the accused and the complainant should not serve as a ground to terminate investigation abruptly and to quash the FIR and further proceedings in serious offences involving POSCO Act. The court further said that legal position was comprehensive that criminal proceedings involving very serious offences …

'Abuse Of Criminal Process, Vague Allegations' : Supreme Court Quashes Wife's S.498A Case Against In-Laws
3 months, 1 week ago

'Abuse Of Criminal Process, Vague Allegations' : Supreme Court Quashes Wife's S.498A Case Against In-Laws

Live Law  

Observing that a criminal case cannot be allowed to proceed based on vague and obscure complaints, the Supreme Court quashed a criminal case under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code case against the in-laws of a complaint-wife.It was a case where the wife had initiated the proceedings against the appellants under Sections 498A, 323, 504, and 506 read with …

Availing Civil Remedy No Basis To Quash Criminal Proceedings When Facts Prima Facie Reveal Criminal Offence: Rajasthan High Court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Availing Civil Remedy No Basis To Quash Criminal Proceedings When Facts Prima Facie Reveal Criminal Offence: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that availing a civil remedy does not by itself become grounds to quash a criminal complaint filed concerning facts which not only make out a civil wrong but a criminal offence as well. The Court said: “Merely on account of the fact that complainant had a civil remedy as also has availed that remedy, …

Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition that challenged the validity of three new criminal laws arguing that they purportedly perpetuate colonial-era practices and fail to safeguard citizen rights. Tiwari in January filed the petition contesting the legality of the three new criminal laws, claiming they do not protect citizens’ rights and instead uphold traditions from the …

High Court Must Not Hesitate In Quashing Criminal Proceedings Which Are Essentially Of Civil Nature: Supreme Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

High Court Must Not Hesitate In Quashing Criminal Proceedings Which Are Essentially Of Civil Nature: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court reiterated that the High Court by exercising their inherent power must quash the prosecution based on the criminal complaint arising out of a civil transaction. ".although the inherent powers of a High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure should be exercised sparingly, yet the High Court must not hesitate in quashing such criminal …

Criminal Proceedings Can't Be Quashed Merely Because Allegations Also Disclose A Civil Dispute Between Parties: Allahabad HC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal Proceedings Can't Be Quashed Merely Because Allegations Also Disclose A Civil Dispute Between Parties: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a charge sheet and the criminal proceedings against an accused cannot be quashed merely because the allegations may also disclose a civil dispute between the parties. “The mere fact that the allegations also make out existence of civil dispute would not be a ground to quash the criminal proceedings when the allegations clearly …

S.482 CrPC | Criminal Antecedents Of Accused Cannot Be The Sole Consideration To Decline To Quash Criminal Proceedings: Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

S.482 CrPC | Criminal Antecedents Of Accused Cannot Be The Sole Consideration To Decline To Quash Criminal Proceedings: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that the criminal antecedents of the accused cannot be the sole consideration to decline to quash the criminal proceedings. "An accused has a legitimate right to say before the Court that howsoever bad his antecedents may be, still if the FIR fails to disclose commission of any offence or his case falls within one of the …

Principles Of Res Judicata Would Apply To Criminal Proceedings, Reiterates Kerala High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Principles Of Res Judicata Would Apply To Criminal Proceedings, Reiterates Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that principles of res judicata and constructive res judicata would squarely apply not just to civil proceedings but to criminal proceedings as well.Justice A. Badharudeen was hearing a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to quash a complaint pending before Magistrate Court, where she was alleged to have …

Attempt To Murder Charge Cannot Be Quashed Merely On Settlement Between Parties If Prima Facie Possibility Of Conviction Is Strong: Kerala High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Attempt To Murder Charge Cannot Be Quashed Merely On Settlement Between Parties If Prima Facie Possibility Of Conviction Is Strong: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently refused to quash an FIR against a man accused of attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 despite the dispute being settled between the accused and the de facto complainant. The first petition was for quashing the FIR filed against him and the second petition was to quash the order …

Sec 482 CrPC | Pendency Of Suit Concealed, Cloak Of Criminal Offence Given To Civil Dispute : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings
1 year, 11 months ago

Sec 482 CrPC | Pendency Of Suit Concealed, Cloak Of Criminal Offence Given To Civil Dispute : Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has held that criminal proceedings can be quashed in exercise of powers under Section 482 CrPC when it is found that the attempt was to give a "cloak of criminal offence" to a dispute which is essentially of civil nature.The Court quashed the criminal proceedings after noting that the application filed under Section 156, Cr.P.C did not …

"Private Civil Dispute Converted To Criminal Proceedings" : Supreme Court Quashes Complaint Alleging Offence Under SC-ST (Prevention Of Atrocities) Act
2 years ago

"Private Civil Dispute Converted To Criminal Proceedings" : Supreme Court Quashes Complaint Alleging Offence Under SC-ST (Prevention Of Atrocities) Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, in a judgment yesterday, quashed a complaint alleging offences under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, observing that it amounted to abuse of process of law and Court.The bench of Justices M R Shah and Krishna Murari observed that the private civil dispute between the parties is converted into criminal proceedings.In this case,. The Supreme Court, …

Unexplained Inordinate Delay Can Be A Very Crucial Factor For Quashing A Criminal Complaint: Supreme Court
2 years ago

Unexplained Inordinate Delay Can Be A Very Crucial Factor For Quashing A Criminal Complaint: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that unexplained inordinate delay can be considered as a 'very crucial factor' for quashing a criminal complaint.The law, is meant to exist as a shield to protect the innocent, rather than it being used as a sword to threaten them, the bench of Justices Krishna Murari and S. Ravindra Bhat observed.In this case, in the year …

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings As Complainant Availed Civil Remedy ; Clarifies This Order Not to Be Treated As Precedent
2 years ago

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings As Complainant Availed Civil Remedy ; Clarifies This Order Not to Be Treated As Precedent

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, in an judgment passed yesterday, quashed criminal proceedings against an accused in a cheating case after noticing that the complainant in fact availed civil remedy.The court however clarified that this order in the facts and circumstances of the present case and the same shall not be cited as a precedent.In this case, the complainant alleged that his …

Quashing Regular Case Of "Scheduled Offence" Will Automatically Quash Subsequent Case Registered Under PMLA: Calcutta High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Quashing Regular Case Of "Scheduled Offence" Will Automatically Quash Subsequent Case Registered Under PMLA: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday held that once a regular case of "scheduled offence" is quashed, any subsequent case registered under Prevention of Money Laundering Act will also automatically stand quashed. As regards the parallel criminal proceeding arising out of an FIR instituted under Sections 420/120B IPC read with S. 13 of PMLA, being a "scheduled offence" within the …

Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed When Complaint/FIR Does Not Disclose Any Act/Participation Of Accused In Crime: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Criminal Proceedings Can Be Quashed When Complaint/FIR Does Not Disclose Any Act/Participation Of Accused In Crime: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that the criminal proceedings can be quashed when the complaint on the basis of which FIR was registered does not disclose any act of the accused or their participation in the commission of crime. They are neither concerned with the registered sale deed dated 4th May, 1977 nor the later sale deed executed in favour of …

Prosecution Under Karnataka Control Of Organised Crime Act Can't Be Sustained When Proceedings For Predicate Offences Quashed: High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Prosecution Under Karnataka Control Of Organised Crime Act Can't Be Sustained When Proceedings For Predicate Offences Quashed: High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has made it clear that when criminal proceedings for predicate offences are quashed, the prosecution initiated under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act, 2000 cannot be sustained. The offences under the IPC and or any other enactment being a predicate offence for the purpose of exercise of powers under Section 24 and or Section 3 …

The Constitutional Courts Cannot And Should Not Quash An "FIR" During The Investigation Stage
2 years, 3 months ago

The Constitutional Courts Cannot And Should Not Quash An "FIR" During The Investigation Stage

Live Law  

Even with regard to matters pending before a criminal court, the power u/s 482 Cr.P.C. If the "information" given provides the police officer empowered under Section 156 Cr.P.C "a reason to suspect" the commission of a cognizable offence, he has no option except to record the information and proceed to investigate the case either himself or depute any other competent …

Victim Has No Right To Drop Case Of Non-Compoundable Offence Of Serious & Heinous Nature: Allahabad High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Victim Has No Right To Drop Case Of Non-Compoundable Offence Of Serious & Heinous Nature: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday observed that a victim has no right in law to drop the case of a non-compoundable offence of serious and heinous nature which badly affects society. However, the Court further noted that the Apex Court has, in a catena od decisions, cautioned that the proceeding of serious and heinous offences which affect the society …

Accused Can't Ordinarily Move Quashing Plea If Sessions Court Granted Pre-Arrest Bail On Condition To Cooperate In Criminal Investigation: Karnataka HC
2 years, 3 months ago

Accused Can't Ordinarily Move Quashing Plea If Sessions Court Granted Pre-Arrest Bail On Condition To Cooperate In Criminal Investigation: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that an accused who has secured anticipatory bail orders at the hands of jurisdictional Sessions Judge, wherein a condition is stipulated for the accused to cooperate in the investigation process, cannot readily approach the High Court seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings. A single judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit while dismissing two …

Be Slow In Quashing Criminal Proceedings On The Basis Of Settlement Between Complainant & Accused When Offences Are Capable Of Impacting Others : Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Be Slow In Quashing Criminal Proceedings On The Basis Of Settlement Between Complainant & Accused When Offences Are Capable Of Impacting Others : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that the courts should be slow to excercise their jurisdiction to quash criminal proceedings on the basis of settlement, when the offences are capable of having an impact not merely on the complainant and the accused but also on others.Cases involving abuse of official position and adoption of corrupt practices cannot be treated like suits for. …

Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against a man on molestation allegations
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against a man on molestation allegations

Firstpost  

The accused had to resign from his lucrative job in the United Nations following the complainant’s letter to his organisation New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a man on molestation allegations and directed that the woman will have to pay damages to the accused in case he is acquitted by the trial court. …

Section 482 CrPC - Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Quashed Merely On The Ground That "No Useful Purpose Will Be Served" : Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Section 482 CrPC - Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Quashed Merely On The Ground That "No Useful Purpose Will Be Served" : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that when a clear case is made out for the offences alleged, the criminal proceedings cannot be quashed merely on the ground that "no useful purpose will be served by prolonging the proceedings of the case".The bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna reiterated that a High Court must pass a speaking and reasoned order …

Pending Litigations Between Parties Can't Be Sole Ground To Quash Criminal Proceedings U/S 482 CrPC: Jharkhand High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Pending Litigations Between Parties Can't Be Sole Ground To Quash Criminal Proceedings U/S 482 CrPC: Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has held that merely because there is a case and a counter case between the parties or merely because there has been a title suit amongst the parties, the same is not sufficient to quash the criminal proceedings instituted by one of them against the other. The lower court conducted an inquiry in the said protest-cum-complaint …

FIR For Non-Compoundable Offences Can Be Quashed In Matrimonial Disputes If Court Satisfied That Parties Settled Disputes Amicably: Delhi HC
2 years, 8 months ago

FIR For Non-Compoundable Offences Can Be Quashed In Matrimonial Disputes If Court Satisfied That Parties Settled Disputes Amicably: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that FIR or complaints can be quashed even in respect of non-compoundable offences pertaining to matrimonial disputes if the Court is satisfied that the parties have settled their disputes amicably, without any pressure. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh observed thus:"Even in non- compoundable offences pertaining to the matrimonial disputes, if Court is satisfied. Justice Chandra …

Partial Quashing Of FIR Only Qua Accused With Whom Complainant Has Settled Matter Permissible: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Partial Quashing Of FIR Only Qua Accused With Whom Complainant Has Settled Matter Permissible: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that partial quashing or part quashing of FIR only qua the accused with whom the complainant has compromised or settled the matter can be allowed. 406, 420 and 34 of Indian Penal Code and the proceedings emanating therefrom qua a man who had approached the Court seeking quashing of the same.The. 406, 420 and …

Co-Accused Being Not Chargesheeted No Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Accused Who Is Chargesheeted After A Thorough Investigation: Supreme Court
3 years ago

Co-Accused Being Not Chargesheeted No Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Accused Who Is Chargesheeted After A Thorough Investigation: Supreme Court

Live Law  

A bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice M.R. Shah have recently observed in a case dealing with criminal conspiracy to cheat a bank and induce dishonest delivery of property, that "merely because some other persons who might committed the offences, but were not arrayed as accused and were not charge-sheeted cannot be a ground to quash the criminal proceedings …

'Non Compoundable' Criminal Cases Of Predominantly Private Nature Can Be Quashed U/s 482 CrPC Even If Compromise Is Reached After Conviction: Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

'Non Compoundable' Criminal Cases Of Predominantly Private Nature Can Be Quashed U/s 482 CrPC Even If Compromise Is Reached After Conviction: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that a High Court can quash criminal proceedings in exercise of its inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., even if the offences are non-compoundable and the compromise is reached after conviction.The bench headed by CJI NV Ramana added that criminal proceedings involving non-­heinous offences or where the offences are predominantly of a. The Supreme Court observed …

Settlement Via Marriage Not A Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Rape Accused Under POCSO: Kerala High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Settlement Via Marriage Not A Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Rape Accused Under POCSO: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that a compromise of marriage between the parties is not a ground to quash the criminal proceedings against the accused under the provisions of POCSO.Justice V. Shircy while dismissing a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, remarked:"Rape is not only a very serious and inhumane offence …

Attempt To Murder: "Offence Against Society, Can't Quash Proceedings Only On Ground Of Compromise": Delhi High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Attempt To Murder: "Offence Against Society, Can't Quash Proceedings Only On Ground Of Compromise": Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that an offence of Attempt To Murder will fall under the category of heinous offence, and therefore, has to be treated as a crime against society, the Delhi High Court on Monday refused to quash an FIR registered for an offence under 307/34 IPC. Court's observations At the outset, the Court noted that there was a conflict of opinions …

Can Criminal Proceedings Continue After Exoneration In Departmental Enquiry On Same Allegations? Plea In Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Can Criminal Proceedings Continue After Exoneration In Departmental Enquiry On Same Allegations? Plea In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a special leave petition which has raised the argument that criminal proceedings cannot continue after exoneration in departmental enquiry on the same allegations.The special leave petition is filed against a judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court which held that exoneration in departmental inquiry does not entitle an employee to seek quashing. The …

Improper To Quash FIR U/s 482 CrPC When There Are Serious Triable Allegations In Complaint, Reiterates Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Improper To Quash FIR U/s 482 CrPC When There Are Serious Triable Allegations In Complaint, Reiterates Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that it is improper to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code when there are serious triable allegations in the complaint.Appreciation of evidence is not permissible at the stage of quashing of proceedings in exercise of powers under Section 482 CrPC, the Supreme Court reiterated while setting aside a High Court judgment.In this. …

'Peculiar Circumstances': Supreme Court Quashes 'Rape Case' As Couple Reached Mediated Settlement
3 years, 5 months ago

'Peculiar Circumstances': Supreme Court Quashes 'Rape Case' As Couple Reached Mediated Settlement

Live Law  

The Supreme Court quashed a rape case after taking into account the mediated settlement arrived between the accused and the prosecutrix.In this case, the girl had filed a complaint against the accused, alleging that he had sexual relationship with her by misrepresenting to her that he is divorced.The accused later approached the Delhi High Court seeking quashing of the criminal …

Wrongful prosecution: plea in Supreme Court seeks guidelines for compensating victims
3 years, 9 months ago

Wrongful prosecution: plea in Supreme Court seeks guidelines for compensating victims

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court highlighting need for the government to frame guidelines for compensating victims of wrongful prosecution by the police or authorities. “Surprisingly, India, with a population of around 1.5 billion, has no effective statutory/legal Mechanism for the wrongful prosecutions due to police and prosecutorial misconduct resulting in a pandemic of false cases which …

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Seeking 'Unlawful Recovery Of Money' In A Purely Commercial Matter
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Seeking 'Unlawful Recovery Of Money' In A Purely Commercial Matter

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday reaffirmed that the criminal justice delivery mechanism cannot be misused to seek recovery of money under the garb of Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust. The Petitioner had also raised the issue of territorial jurisdiction and submitted that the territorial jurisdiction of a court with regard to criminal offence would be decided on the …

'In View Of Marriage Of Accused With Victim, Trial To Be Futile':Gujarat HC Quashes FIR For Rape Of Minor [Read Judgment]
4 years, 3 months ago

'In View Of Marriage Of Accused With Victim, Trial To Be Futile':Gujarat HC Quashes FIR For Rape Of Minor [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court last week quashed an F.I.R. pertaining to rape of a minor by an on duty police officer, taking into account "full and final settlement" between the complainant and the accused by the latter entering into marriage with the victim. The Court also referred to the landmark decisions of Supreme Court in case of Parbatbhai Aahir vs. …

Rape Case Can Be Quashed When Accused Married The Victim: Kerala HC [Read Order]
5 years, 7 months ago

Rape Case Can Be Quashed When Accused Married The Victim: Kerala HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a rape accused who married the victim.The man was accused of offences punishable under Secs.366A, 376 and Secs.3 r/w 4 of the POCSO Act. The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a rape accused who married the victim. The victim also submitted before the court that it will be …

Birla v. Adventz: A Snapshot Of The Supreme Court And Criminal Law & Procedure
5 years, 7 months ago

Birla v. Adventz: A Snapshot Of The Supreme Court And Criminal Law & Procedure

Live Law  

I happened to be in the Supreme Court in February when arguments were being addressed by parties in Criminal Appeal No. A Magistrate issued summons to all accused persons in 2010, but this order was partly set aside by the High Court in 2015 — mainly because it thought that the documents copied and returned could not have been the …

Reference Of Criminal Cases To Mediation Only If Offence Is 'Compoundable' Or HC Won't Have Inhibition To Quash It Later: Delhi HC
5 years, 8 months ago

Reference Of Criminal Cases To Mediation Only If Offence Is 'Compoundable' Or HC Won't Have Inhibition To Quash It Later: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, in Yashpal Chaudhrani & Ors. v. State, has held that the court while considering reference of the parties to a criminal case to mediation must, before even ascertaining as to whether elements of the settlement exist, first examine the permissibility in law for the criminal action to be brought to an end either because the offence …

Heinous & Serious Offences, Offences By Public Servants Can't Be Quashed On The Ground Of Compromise Between Parties: SC Issues Guidelines
5 years, 10 months ago

Heinous & Serious Offences, Offences By Public Servants Can't Be Quashed On The Ground Of Compromise Between Parties: SC Issues Guidelines

Live Law  

A three Judge Bench of Supreme Court of India on Tuesday has issued guidelines regarding quashing of Criminal Proceedings on the ground of compromise between the parties. The Bench has then issued the following Guidelines i) that the power conferred under Section 482 of the Code to quash the criminal proceedings for the non-compoundable offences under Section 320 of the …

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