Court simplifies FIR quashing process for compromise cases

IN a landmark procedural reform aimed at optimising judicial efficiency, the Delhi High Court has introduced a new system for handling petitions seeking the quashing of First Information Reports (FIRs) based on compromises between parties.

- SHEKHAR SINGH

These petitions will now undergo initial scrutiny by the Joint Registrar (Judicial) before being presented to the court for final decision-making.

Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, acting on the recommendations of a designated committee, issued practice directions for this streamlined process. The new approach is designed to save precious judicial time while ensuring that all compromise-based FIR quashing petitions comply with guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court.