Summary: A long-standing family fight in Nagpur has led to serious legal battles, with the court deciding not to drop the police reports despite a settlement between the parties.
In Nagpur, a family argument has turned into a legal fight involving serious charges. The case involves two groups of people, including Abdul Kadir Abdul Rashid and others, against the State of Maharashtra and Mohd. Hanif Abdul Rashid. Both sides filed requests to cancel police reports related to incidents from 2015.
The charges are serious, including attempted murder, along with other charges like rioting and unlawful gathering. Weapons such as swords and knives were allegedly used in the incidents.
“The offences complained of are mainly under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code.”
Both parties submitted statements saying they had reached a compromise. The statements mentioned that the parties involved are related and have decided to drop the cases against each other.
“The matter is amicably settled between both the parties.”
Despite the settlement, the court, led by Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nandesh S. Deshpande, decided not to drop the police reports. They highlighted the serious nature of the charges, which are considered crimes against society, not just individuals.
“The power under 482 is not to be exercised to stifle a legitimate prosecution only on the basis of a settlement between the parties.”
The court referenced previous decisions, emphasizing that serious crimes like attempted murder cannot simply be dismissed due to private settlements. The presence of weapons and the severity of the injuries were key factors in their decision.
The court’s decision means that the legal process will continue, and the accused will face trial. The judges highlighted the importance of addressing serious crimes through the judicial system, regardless of private settlements.
