Application for compounding of an offence

Both sides asking the court to accept a settlement in a compoundable offence.

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IN THE COURT OF Judicial Magistrate First Class, Amarnagar

FIR No. 101 of 2026

Rohan Kumar son of Shri Om Prakash, aged about 37 years, resident of House No. 12, Street No. 3, Nanak Nagar, Amarnagar, Tehsil and District Amarnagar, Punjab

…Applicant / Accused

Versus

State of Punjab

…Respondent / State

JOINT APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 359 OF THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023, FOR COMPOUNDING

Respectfully Showeth:

1.That the complainant and the accused have settled their dispute in FIR No. 101 dated 02-10-2026 under Sections 318 and 316(2) BNS, P.S. City Amarnagar with the help of respectable persons, on these terms: the accused has paid ₹50,000 to the complainant.

2.That the offences are compoundable under Section 359 of the Sanhita, the settlement is voluntary and without any pressure, and the complainant does not wish to pursue the case.

PRAYER:

It is, therefore, respectfully prayed that the offence may kindly be allowed to be compounded and the accused be acquitted.

Any other relief which this Hon'ble Court deems fit may also be granted in the interest of justice.

Place: Amarnagar
Date: 12-10-2026

Rohan Kumar
Through Counsel

What to bring

Papers to bring

A copy of the FIR or the complaint, and the latest order of the court
The written settlement, signed by both sides and two witnesses (the original and copies)
Identity proofs of the complainant and of every accused (the originals to show)
Any payment under the settlement: the draft or cheque, or proof that it has been paid

Where to go

Filed jointly through the advocates in the trial court; the complainant and every accused usually appear in person to make their statements, and the court records the compounding.

Fee

Court fee and welfare stamps, where needed, are put on as the court office directs; ask the counter for today's amounts. The advocate's fee is separate.

Good to know

Only offences listed as compoundable in section 359 can be settled this way, some only with the court's permission; for others, see "Petition to quash an FIR on a compromise (s.528 BNSS)".
A compounding has the effect of an acquittal and cannot be undone later; the court asks each side whether the settlement is free.

Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.

Stamp paper

Court fee and welfare stamps, where needed, are affixed as the court office directs.