The Supreme Court observed that while Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, is non-compoundable, the Court can, in exceptional circumstances, invoke its inherent power to give effect to compromise. “In light of the amicable settlement and the complainant's unequivocal consent, as evidenced by the Interlocutory Application, this Court finds it appropriate to allow the present M.A. Procedure Code, …
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to J. Srinivasa Rao, accused of allegedly stabbing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy in 2018 in the VIP lounge of Vishakapatnam Airport. The Court held that merely using a weapon, and committing an act of violence would not inadvertently amount to an offense under section 3A of the Suppression …