2010 (4) TMI 1197 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

Issues involved: Appeal against conviction under Section 324 IPC and permission to compound the offence.

Conviction under Section 324 IPC:
The appeal was filed against the judgment confirming the appellant's conviction under Section 324 IPC and the imposed sentence. The incident occurred on July 23, 1986, and the appellant was convicted by the Sessions Court. The High Court rejected the application seeking permission to compound the offence under Section 324 IPC. However, considering the settlement between the parties and the nature of the offence committed before the amendment in 2005, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal. The Court granted permission to compound the offence, leading to the acquittal of the appellant as per Section 320(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Permission to compound the offence:
After the settlement between the parties, the complainant and injured parties expressed their willingness to compound the offence under Section 324 IPC. The Court noted that although the offence became non-compoundable after the 2005 amendment, since the incident occurred in 1986, it was compoundable with the Court's permission at that time. Considering the circumstances and the parties' willingness, the Court granted permission for compounding the offence, leading to the acquittal of the appellant.