Sec 498A IPC is non-compoundable but FIR can be quashed considering the compromise: Bombay HC

Recently, The Bombay HC ruled that FIR can be quashed in case of non-compoundable offence if it brings peace and secures ends of justice.The bench of justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Rajesh S. Patil was dealing with the application filed for quashing FIR registered for the offence punishable under section 498A, 323, 504, 506 r/w section 34 of Indian penal code.

Judgment: Dhanraj & Others v. State of Maharastra & another. 2022