Case Law Analysis
|Meghalaya High Court
Section 482 CrPC | Settlement in Personal Disputes Permits FIR Quashing Under IPC 323/354 : Meghalaya HC
Meghalaya High Court quashes FIR for offences under IPC 323 and 354 after parties settle, affirming that personal disputes rooted in civil disagreements may be resolved without prolonged prosecution. The court directed ₹10,000 restitution, reinforcing that Section 482 CrPC allows judicial discretion to prevent abuse of process where compromise restores harmony.