Supreme Court Of India
(From : Punjab And Haryana)*
B. V. Nagarathna,
K. V. Viswanathan
, JJ
Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.482— Constitution of India , Art.142— Quashing of FIR – Compromise between parties – Complainant had lodged FIR against husband, father-in-law and mother-in-law – Once a decree of divorce by mutual consent passed between parties had attained finality, compromise decree in full and final settlement of all claims had been passed, all other pending proceedings had been withdrawn, continuation of criminal proceedings against family members of husband would serve no legitimate purpose – Complainant-wife had no objection to quashing of criminal proceedings – Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers to do complete justice, as continuing such a dispute would only prolong bitterness and burden criminal justice system – FIR, chargesheet and all other criminal proceedings against accused were quashed
CRM-M No.6635 of 2024 dt. 01.08.2024 (P and H)-ReversedAIR 2025 SC 173-FollowedAIR 2021 SC 5228-Followed
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