#heinous offences

Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 64, 308(2), and 351(2) of BNSS based on a compromise, emphasizing the victim's marital stability and remote conviction chances. The ruling underscores that heinous offences may be compromised only in rare cases where the victim's consent is unequivocal and public interest is not prejudiced.

Chhattisgarh High Court upholds parole denial for a convict under Sections 366 and 376(d) IPC, prioritizing public safety risks-including threats from acquitted co-accused and local objections-over rehabilitation under the Chhattisgarh Prisoner Leave Rules, 1989. The ruling sets a precedent for denying parole where community safety concerns outweigh correctional objectives.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that FIRs involving heinous offences like attempted rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cannot be quashed based on a victim's compromise, emphasizing societal interest over private settlements. The decision reinforces that such cases must proceed to trial regardless of reconciliation between parties.

Punjab and Haryana High Court denies bail to accused in murder case despite two-year incarceration, citing heinous nature of crime and pattern of witness intimidation.