Shobna Desai v. State of Punjab
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana
Cr. Misc. M-41990/2015
Before Justice Inderjit Singh
Decided on February 18, 2016

Relevancy of the case: Quashing of FIR under Section 66A after a compromise between the parties

Statutes and Provisions Involved

• The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 66A)
• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 482)
• The Indian Penal Code, 1960 (Section 295A)

Relevant Facts of the Case

• The complainant alleged that the petitioner and some other people used derogatory words about Lord Balmiki Ji Maharaj in a T.V. show, that hurt the feelings of the Balmiki community. Accordingly, an FIR against them was registered on February 3, 2011.
• The parties amicably resolved their dispute and agreed to a compromise.

Opinion of the Bench

• The court relied on the hon’ble Supreme Court’s judgement Gian Singh v. State of Punjab and stated that none of the parties is a loser in a decision based on a compromise. It brings peace and harmony to the parties and tranquillity in a society.

Final Decision

• Petition allowed.
• FIR quashed.

This case summary has been prepared by Akshita Rohatgi, an undergraduate student at University School of Law and Legal Studies, GGSIPU, during her internship with The Cyber Blog India in January/February 2021.