Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 307

Indian Penal Code, 1860—Section 307—Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 320—Whether the prayer for composition of the offence under Section 307 IPC could be allowed having regard to the compromise arrived at between the parties?—Held, no—However, the settlement/compromise arrived at between the parties can be taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the quantum of sentence to be awarded to the accused.

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