Risal Singh & Anr vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court allowed the quashing of FIR No. 80 dated 17.04.2007 under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC, following an amicable settlement between the parties. The Court noted that the complainant received a total of Rs. 15 lacs and earlier payments amounting to U.S.$ 24436, with the State of Punjab expressing no objection to the quashing. The Court found no reason to doubt the validity of the compromise, thereby disposing of the appeal and related applications favorably for the appellants.