CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 281 CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 PINKI RANI AND OTHERS ...Petitioners VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Shubham Malhotra, Advocate for Mr. Ravi Malhotra, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. Mr. A.P.S. Chhibber, Advocate for Mr. Jasleen Kaur Chhibber, Advocate for respondents No. 2 and 3. **** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3) and 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Shambu, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 05.07.2026. 2. Vide order dated 23.07.2026, this Court directed the parties to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to compromise. 3. In compliance of order dated 23.07.2026, parties appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura on 31.07.2026. Statement of Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand No. 552/PTL, P.S. Shambhu was also recorded on 31.07.2026. Learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura has submitted his report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -2- valid compromise without any influence or coercion. Relevant portion of the report is reproduced as under:

“As per directions of Hon'ble High Court, Reeta wife of Late Kulwant Singh (complainant) came present and made a statement that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, was got registered by her husband Kulwant Singh against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh, Sahil only. She stated that her husband Kulwant Singh has died on 18.01.2026. She has placed on record copy of his death certificate as Ex. C1. She has also stated that other than her husband Kulwant Singh, there is no other injured/aggrieved person and that with the intervention of respectable persons and relatives, a compromise has been effected between her, her children Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur, Jashanpreet Singh and all the accused. She has stated that the matter has been amicably resolved without any pressure, coercion and with their own free will and that the said compromise is genuine, voluntary and out of free will. She has identified all the accused in the Court and has stated that she has no objection, if present FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala is quashed against all the accused. She has produced her original Aadhar Card and has placed on record AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -3-

self attested copy of the same as Ex. C2. Similar statements have been made by Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (all children of complainant Late Kulwant Singh). They have placed on record self attested copies of their Aadhar Cards as Ex. C3 to Ex. C5 respectively. In view of the directions of Hon'ble High Court, they have been identified by their counsel Sh. Jagjeewan Singh and also their photographs have been affixed on their statements. Also separate statements of accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh, Sahil have been recorded wherein they have stated that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala was registered against them at the instance of complainant Kulwant Singh who has died. They have stated that with the intervention of respectable persons and relatives, a compromise has been effected between them, Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) and the matter has been amicably resolved without any pressure, coercion and with their own free will. They stated that the said compromise is genuine, voluntary and out of free will. They prayed that the present FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala be quashed AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50

I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -4- against them as they have effected compromise. They produced their original Aadhar Cards and placed on record self attested copies of the same as Ex. Al to A6 respectively. Further, on notice, Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand No. 552/PTL, P.S. Shambhu appeared and made a statement that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala has been registered against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh and Sahil only on the statement of complainant Kulwant Singh who has died on 18.01.2026. He has stated that other than Kulwant Singh, there is no other injured or aggrieved person. He has stated that during investigation, no additional accused has been added and that neither any of the accused has been declared proclaimed offender/person nor any such proceedings have been initiated or are pending adjudication. He has stated that after registration of FIR, Section 118(2) BNS has been deleted and Section 118(1), 238 BNS have been added. He has also stated that investigation is pending against all the accused and final report under Section 173 Cr.P.C/challan has not been presented in the Court. He has stated that no accused has been declared innocent and that no other criminal case or proceedings are pending against the accused persons. AJAY GOSWAMI

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In view of the statements of parties and the Investigating Officer, it is respectfully submitted that keeping in view all aspects and statements of Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) and accused persons, I am of the considered view that compromise between them is genuine and has been freely entered into between them without any undue influence, coercion or pressure of any kind. Also, their statements are bonafide and are not result of any threat or coercion and they were identified by their advocates at the time of recording their statements. The Investigating Officer of the present case ASI Krishan Chand no. 552/PTL appeared and his statement has been recorded. It is also reported that the present FIR was registered against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh and Sahil only and other than Kulwant Singh there is no other injured or aggrieved person. Complainant Kulwant Singh has died on 18.01.2026 as is clear from his death certificate Ex. C1. All the accused, Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) have appeared in the Court and made statements qua their compromise and have signed the same. Even the Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand appeared and has given his statement to the effect that neither of the accused has been AJAY GOSWAMI

2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -6- declared proclaimed offender/person nor any such proceedings have been initiated or are pending adjudication. It is submitted that at present the investigation is pending and challan/final report has not been presented in the Court. It is further reported that none of the accused has been declared innocent. No other criminal case or proceedings is pending against the accused persons. Also, during investigation, no additional accused has been added. As stated by Investigating Officer, after registration of FIR, Section 118(2) BNS has been deleted and Section 118(1), 238 BNS have been added.” 4. Complainant Kulwant Singh has died and his legal heirs have been arrayed as respondents No. 2 to 4. They appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura and stated that they had no objection, if the FIR is quashed. Learned State counsel and learned counsel for respondents No. 2 and 3 have not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings would be an exercise in futility. 5. Following principles of law laid down by the Full Bench Judgment of this Court in “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in “Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others” (2012) 10 SCC 303, the petition is allowed.

6. FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3) and 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Shambu, AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -7- District Patiala along with all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, are quashed qua the petitioners. 7. Pending CRM(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) September 03, 2026 JUDGE Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 281 CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 PINKI RANI AND OTHERS ...Petitioners VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Shubham Malhotra, Advocate for Mr. Ravi Malhotra, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. Mr. A.P.S. Chhibber, Advocate for Mr. Jasleen Kaur Chhibber, Advocate for respondents No. 2 and 3. **** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3) and 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Shambu, District Patiala and all subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise dated 05.07.2026. 2. Vide order dated 23.07.2026, this Court directed the parties to appear before the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate for recording of their statements with regard to compromise. 3. In compliance of order dated 23.07.2026, parties appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura on 31.07.2026. Statement of Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand No. 552/PTL, P.S. Shambhu was also recorded on 31.07.2026. Learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura has submitted his report recording satisfaction that all the parties have entered into a AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -2- valid compromise without any influence or coercion. Relevant portion of the report is reproduced as under:

“As per directions of Hon'ble High Court, Reeta wife of Late Kulwant Singh (complainant) came present and made a statement that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, was got registered by her husband Kulwant Singh against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh, Sahil only. She stated that her husband Kulwant Singh has died on 18.01.2026. She has placed on record copy of his death certificate as Ex. C1. She has also stated that other than her husband Kulwant Singh, there is no other injured/aggrieved person and that with the intervention of respectable persons and relatives, a compromise has been effected between her, her children Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur, Jashanpreet Singh and all the accused. She has stated that the matter has been amicably resolved without any pressure, coercion and with their own free will and that the said compromise is genuine, voluntary and out of free will. She has identified all the accused in the Court and has stated that she has no objection, if present FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala is quashed against all the accused. She has produced her original Aadhar Card and has placed on record AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -3-

self attested copy of the same as Ex. C2. Similar statements have been made by Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (all children of complainant Late Kulwant Singh). They have placed on record self attested copies of their Aadhar Cards as Ex. C3 to Ex. C5 respectively. In view of the directions of Hon'ble High Court, they have been identified by their counsel Sh. Jagjeewan Singh and also their photographs have been affixed on their statements. Also separate statements of accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh, Sahil have been recorded wherein they have stated that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala was registered against them at the instance of complainant Kulwant Singh who has died. They have stated that with the intervention of respectable persons and relatives, a compromise has been effected between them, Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) and the matter has been amicably resolved without any pressure, coercion and with their own free will. They stated that the said compromise is genuine, voluntary and out of free will. They prayed that the present FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala be quashed AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50

I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -4- against them as they have effected compromise. They produced their original Aadhar Cards and placed on record self attested copies of the same as Ex. Al to A6 respectively. Further, on notice, Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand No. 552/PTL, P.S. Shambhu appeared and made a statement that FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS, Police Station Shambhu, District Patiala has been registered against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh and Sahil only on the statement of complainant Kulwant Singh who has died on 18.01.2026. He has stated that other than Kulwant Singh, there is no other injured or aggrieved person. He has stated that during investigation, no additional accused has been added and that neither any of the accused has been declared proclaimed offender/person nor any such proceedings have been initiated or are pending adjudication. He has stated that after registration of FIR, Section 118(2) BNS has been deleted and Section 118(1), 238 BNS have been added. He has also stated that investigation is pending against all the accused and final report under Section 173 Cr.P.C/challan has not been presented in the Court. He has stated that no accused has been declared innocent and that no other criminal case or proceedings are pending against the accused persons. AJAY GOSWAMI

2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -5-

In view of the statements of parties and the Investigating Officer, it is respectfully submitted that keeping in view all aspects and statements of Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) and accused persons, I am of the considered view that compromise between them is genuine and has been freely entered into between them without any undue influence, coercion or pressure of any kind. Also, their statements are bonafide and are not result of any threat or coercion and they were identified by their advocates at the time of recording their statements. The Investigating Officer of the present case ASI Krishan Chand no. 552/PTL appeared and his statement has been recorded. It is also reported that the present FIR was registered against accused Pinki Rani, Jashan Kumar @ Dinesh Kumar, Harman Kumar, Ravi, Happy @ Sukhwinder Singh and Sahil only and other than Kulwant Singh there is no other injured or aggrieved person. Complainant Kulwant Singh has died on 18.01.2026 as is clear from his death certificate Ex. C1. All the accused, Reeta (wife of complainant), Navjot Singh @ Navpreet Singh, Amanjot Kaur and Jashanpreet Singh (children of complainant) have appeared in the Court and made statements qua their compromise and have signed the same. Even the Investigating Officer ASI Krishan Chand appeared and has given his statement to the effect that neither of the accused has been AJAY GOSWAMI

2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -6- declared proclaimed offender/person nor any such proceedings have been initiated or are pending adjudication. It is submitted that at present the investigation is pending and challan/final report has not been presented in the Court. It is further reported that none of the accused has been declared innocent. No other criminal case or proceedings is pending against the accused persons. Also, during investigation, no additional accused has been added. As stated by Investigating Officer, after registration of FIR, Section 118(2) BNS has been deleted and Section 118(1), 238 BNS have been added.” 4. Complainant Kulwant Singh has died and his legal heirs have been arrayed as respondents No. 2 to 4. They appeared before learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Rajpura and stated that they had no objection, if the FIR is quashed. Learned State counsel and learned counsel for respondents No. 2 and 3 have not raised any dispute regarding the factum of compromise. Since the matter has been amicably resolved, continuation of the criminal proceedings would be an exercise in futility. 5. Following principles of law laid down by the Full Bench Judgment of this Court in “Kulwinder Singh and others Vs. State of Punjab and another” 2007(3) RCR (Criminal) 1052 and Hon’ble Supreme Court in “Gian Singh Versus State of Punjab and others” (2012) 10 SCC 303, the petition is allowed.

6. FIR No. 121 dated 25.10.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(2), 126(2), 191(3) and 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Shambu, AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40292-2026 (O&M) -7- District Patiala along with all the subsequent proceedings arising therefrom, are quashed qua the petitioners. 7. Pending CRM(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) September 03, 2026 JUDGE Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.09.03 19:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document