Allowing Quashing Of Non-Compoundable Offences Like Kidnapping, Theft Based On Compromise Will Set 'Dangerous Precedent': Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has recently refused to quash an FIR registered for non-compoundable offences of kidnapping and theft, even after the parties entered into an amicable settlement. The Court emphasized that permitting the quashing of such cases based on compromise would undermine the very purpose of criminal law and embolden offenders. Court's Reasoning on Non-Compoundable Offences In its ruling, Justice Farjand Ali highlighted that the investigation into the case…