Merely Stating That Parties Want To Live In Peace Not Enough For Compounding Of Heinous Offence: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that heinous offences such as attempt to murder punishable under 307 IPC is not compoundable between parties merely by stating that they have entered into a compromise and want to live in brotherhood, peace, and harmony.The bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara further held that without the background of friendship, the closeness of family, strong bonds,...