RAJA RAM KASHYAP vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that in cases where the parties have settled their dispute, they may compound offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC as per sub-section (2) of Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that the offences specified are compoundable with the permission of the court, and if the necessary application for compounding is filed, the concerned court must address the matter appropriately. The appeal was disposed of with an interim order allowing three months for the parties to take necessary steps for compounding.