RAJPREET SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER

PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.05 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 2. This Court while issuing notice of motion vide order dated 09.03.2026, directed the parties to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording their statements with regard to the compromise. 3. Pursuant to the aforesaid order, report dated 13.04.2026 has been received from the learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Jalandhar. A perusal of the said report reveals that statements of the concerned persons have been recorded in the present case, who have stated that the matter has been settled between them and they have no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed. The compromise effected between them is genuine, without any undue influence and coercion. It is stated in the report that there are 7 accused and except the petitioner, the remaining stand acquitted. The petitioner is not involved in any other FIR. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties and also gone through the case file. 5. The Full Bench of this Court in Kulwinder Singh and others vs. State of Punjab, 2007 (3) RCR (Criminal) 1052, held that High Court has power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to allow the com