In Brief
A police officer was accused of firing at a civilian during a dacoit encounter, injuring the victim's leg. Years later, the accused and victim reached a settlement, leading the High Court to quash the FIR under Section 482 CrPC. The Supreme Court reversed this order, holding that attempt to murder is a non-compoundable offence and crimes against society cannot be extinguished by private compromise. The criminal justice system must protect public interest and deter crime through prosecution, not substitute punishment with monetary compensation. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed investigation to proceed to logical conclusion.
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