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Delhi High Court quashes FIR for rash and negligent driving after compromise and noting minor injury “It would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through trial”

HEADNOTE Case Title: Kaushlender Bhardwaj v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.Court: Delhi High CourtBench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Girish KathpaliaDate of Judgment: 21 January 2026Case Number: W.P. (Crl.) No. 222/2026…

Rawlaw January 21, 2026

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Karnataka High Court Acquits Trader in ₹13.5 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case After Lok Adalat Settlement — “When Parties Settle Before Lok Adalat, Conviction Must Yield to Compromise”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, per Justice Venkatesh Naik T, allowed a criminal revision petition and set aside the conviction and sentence imposed on the petitioner for the offence…

Rawlaw October 25, 2025

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Kerala High Court holds ‘Compromise Cannot Cure a Serious Offence’: “Courts must act as sentinels of justice and not compromise with rule of law”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court dismissed the petition to quash a criminal case involving allegations under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (assault or criminal force to woman…

Rawlaw August 2, 2025

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Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Quashing of Rape and Forced Conversion Case Despite Compromise, Citing “Conduct That Shocks the Conscience of the Court and Society” and the Gravity of Allegations Including Sedation, Blackmail and Religious Misrepresentation

Court’s Decision The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed the petition seeking quashing of the charge-sheet, cognizance order, and entire trial proceedings under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita on…

Rawlaw June 29, 2025