Rape FIR Cannot Be Quashed Solely on the Basis of Settlement Between Parties: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered under Section 376 Of The Indian Penal Code (IPC) despite a settlement between the complainant and the accused. The Court held that offences such as rape are serious crimes against society and cannot be terminated merely because the parties have entered into a compromise. High Court's Decision Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand passed the order while deciding a petition…