Ramji Lal Bairwa vs The State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the FIR under Sections 354A, 342, 509, and 504 IPC, and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act, as these offenses are non-compoundable. The Court emphasized that the protection of children from sexual offenses is paramount and cannot be compromised by private settlements. The judgment reaffirmed the legal principle that non-compoundable offenses, particularly those involving sexual assault against minors, require judicial scrutiny and cannot be resolved through compromise between parties.