CRM-M No.35022 of 2009 Shoshobhit Singh @ Sonu & others versus State of Punjab & others Present: Mr. B.S.Thind, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Mehardeep Singh, DAG, Punjab. Mr. D.S.Sidhu, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** Reply has been filed by the respondent No.2 before this Court and the same is taken on record. This petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.PC for quashing of FIR No.259 dt. 18.07.2007 under Section 406, 498-A IPC at PS Civil Lines, Amritsar. Parties are present in Court. Apart from the Compromise Deed, it has been brought to my notice that the total amount of Rs.5 lacs has been paid to the complainant in full and final payment towards permanent alimony and maintenance. It is further stated that the petition for divorce has been filed by the parties, which is adjourned for 04.01.2010. Learned state counsel states that the prosecution has no objection in this regard. Consequently, in view of the fact that the allegations are not very serious and in view of the decision of this Court in Kulwinder Singh & others vs. State of Punjab, reported as 2007 (3) RCR (Crl.) 1052, this compromise is accepted, and the present petition is allowed and FIR No.259 dt. 18.07.2007 CRM-M No.35022 of 2009 -2- under Section 406, 498-A IPC at PS Civil Lines, Amritsar, as also subsequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. Petition is allowed. No costs. December 17, 2009 (AJAY TEWARI) sonia JUDGE