Bharti Vs. State of Haryana & another
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 354 , Section 451
Conviction - In the Sessions Court affidavits were filed by respondent No. 2 and her husband stating that the matter was settled - The Sessions Court did not accept those affidavits and proceeded to convict the appellant - The High Court confirmed the conviction - Section 354 of the IPC is, as of today, non-compoundable - But, as noticed by Supreme Court it was compoundable when the instant offence was committed with the permission of the court - Since the appellant and respondent No. 2 are neighbours it would be in the interest of justice to permit the parties to compound the offences - Offences under Sections 451 and 354 of the IPC are permitted to be compounded.
Topic(s)-
Important Decision(s)- Section 354 of the IPC is, as of today, non-compoundable - But, as noticed by Supreme Court it was compoundable when the instant offence was committed with the permission of the court.