Bombay High Court Allows Quashing of Conviction in Non-Compoundable Offences Based on Settlement — Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC Can Be Exercised Even After Conviction, Subject to Guidelines. The Court Held That While Section 320 CrPC Restricts Compounding, Section 482 CrPC Provides Independent Power to Quash in the Interest of Justice, and Laid Down Guidelines for Such Exercise.
5 Jan 2021The judgment arises from a reference made to a larger bench of the Bombay High Court to resolve the contentious issue regarding the scope of power und...
