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In criminal cases, many people believe that once both parties agree to a settlement, the case will automatically end. This belief is one of the most dangerous misunderstandings in criminal law. Courts do not permit compromise in every criminal offence, even if the complainant and the accused have fully settled their dispute outside court. Every year, criminal courts see petitions filed with the assumption that mutual compromise alone is sufficient to close a case. In reality, the law draws a clear line between offences that are legally compoundable and offences that cannot be settled , regardless of consent. This article explains how compromise petitions work, what offences can legally be settled, when courts reject compromise, and how judges actually examine such requests. What Is a Compromise Petition A compromise petition is a request made to the court stating that the complainant and the accused have resolved their dispute amicably and no longer wish to continue the criminal p...

 For most people, the moment they receive a phone call from the police station, panic sets in. Many believe that once the police call them for enquiry, a criminal case has already been registered. Others assume arrest is inevitable. In reality, a police enquiry and an FIR are not the same , and confusing the two often leads people to make serious legal mistakes. Understanding the difference between a police enquiry and an FIR is essential to protect your legal rights during a complaint . Courts have repeatedly clarified this distinction, yet misinformation continues to cause unnecessary fear and poor decisions. This article explains how police enquiries work, when an FIR is legally required, and what rights every citizen has at each stage. What Is a Police Enquiry A police enquiry is a preliminary process . It happens when a complaint is received, but the police have not yet decided whether the complaint discloses a cognisable offence. At this stage, the police are only gathe...

 It is increasingly common for spouses to face a divorce case and a criminal case at the same time. Many clients are shocked when they realise that a matrimonial dispute does not remain limited to family court alone. Allegations made during marital breakdown often lead to criminal complaints, while divorce proceedings continue separately. When both cases run parallel, confusion arises about how one case affects the other and what strategy should be followed. Courts treat these two proceedings differently, but they are not completely isolated. Understanding how parallel cases function is critical for anyone navigating this situation. Why Criminal and Divorce Cases Often Run Together In many matrimonial disputes, allegations such as cruelty, harassment, intimidation, breach of trust or domestic violence are raised. These allegations may result in criminal complaints while divorce petitions are filed on grounds such as cruelty or mental harassment. Although the facts may overlap,...