Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India dealt with a Special Leave Petition concerning anticipatory bail filed by the petitioner against the State of Haryana. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana had previously granted interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, contingent upon her paying a sum of Rs. 1 lakh to the complainant. Subsequently, it was revealed that the First Information Report (FIR) related to the case had been quashed by the High Court due to a compromise between the parties, which was formalized in an order dated 8th May 2007. This compromise also led to a mutual divorce under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Supreme Court noted that since the FIR was quashed, the Special Leave Petition had become irrelevant. The Court also acknowledged that the petitioner had complied with a prior order to deposit Rs. 1 lakh with the Registrar General of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, which was unrelated to the terms of the compromise. Consequently, the Court directed that the deposited amount be returned to the petitioner. The Special Leave Petition was thus disposed of.
Headnote
A) Criminal Procedure - Anticipatory Bail - Interim Relief - Special Leave Petition was filed against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's order allowing interim anticipatory bail subject to payment to the complainant - Court noted that the FIR was quashed based on a compromise between the parties, rendering the petition moot - Held that the amount deposited by the petitioner should be returned to her (Paras 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Special Leave Petition should be allowed in light of the quashing of the FIR based on compromise.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court disposed of the Special Leave Petition, directing the return of the deposited amount to the petitioner.
Law Points
- Interim anticipatory bail
- Quashing of FIR
- Compromise in matrimonial disputes
