The State Of Haryana vs Ritu Singh

The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction in quashing the FIR based solely on a compromise between the complainant and the accused, as the allegations involved serious offences against the State, specifically defrauding the employer. The Court emphasized that the FIR was registered for cognizable offences, and the State's interest in prosecuting such offences cannot be overridden by a private compromise. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and reinstated the FIR for further investigation.