In March 2019, the Supreme Court said that an FIR in respect of heinous and serious offences cannot be…
The correct choice is: “I, II, III, IV” In State of Madhya Pradesh v. Laxmi Narayan (decided 5 March 2019), a three-judge bench laid down when the High Court may quash…
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In March 2019, the Supreme Court said that an FIR in respect of heinous and serious offences cannot be quashed solely on the ground that the dispute was settled amicably between the parties. Which of the following were included in the list of “heinous and serious offences”?
I. Offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act
II. Some offences under the Arms Act
III. Rape
IV. Offences by public servants in their official capacity
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The correct choice is: “I, II, III, IV”
In State of Madhya Pradesh v. Laxmi Narayan (decided 5 March 2019), a three-judge bench laid down when the High Court may quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC because the parties have compromised. The Court held that this power should not be used for heinous and serious offences of mental depravity such as murder, rape and dacoity, which are not private in nature and affect society as a whole.
It added that the same applies to offences under special statutes such as the Prevention of Corruption Act, and to offences committed by public servants while working in that capacity. It also said that offences under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) and the Arms Act would fall in the category of heinous and serious offences.
All four items are therefore in the list, so “I, II, III, IV” is correct and every narrower combination is incomplete.
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