Raja Ram Kashyap & Ors vs State Of U.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the offences under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be compounded by the aggrieved party with the court's permission. The Court emphasized that if the parties have settled their dispute and wish to compound the offence, they should file the necessary application, and the concerned court will address the matter appropriately. The interim order allowing time for the parties to take necessary steps was upheld for three months.