NARINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in refusing to quash the FIR under Sections 307, 324, 323, and 34 IPC based on a compromise between the parties. The Court emphasized that the exercise of discretion under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure should consider the nature of injuries and the willingness of the complainant to settle. The Court ultimately quashed the FIR, allowing the petitioners to avoid trial, as the parties had resolved their dispute amicably.