B.S. Joshi & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in relation to matrimonial disputes, specifically addressing the quashing of FIRs under Sections 498A and 406 IPC. The Court held that even though these offences are non-compoundable under Section 320, the High Court can still exercise its inherent powers to quash proceedings if the parties have settled their disputes amicably. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the petition, emphasizing that the categories for quashing are illustrative and not exhaustive.