Case Law Analysis
|Meghalaya High Court
Section 436 IPC | Arson Endangering Life/Property Non-Compoundable Despite Settlement: Meghalaya HC
Meghalaya High Court reaffirms that offences under Section 436 IPC, involving arson endangering life or property, are non-compoundable even if parties settle. The ruling underscores public interest in prosecuting serious crimes regardless of private compromise, setting a precedent for similar cases.