CrPC Section 335
Section 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of India:
Section 335 CrPC — Power to Compound Offences by Magistrates
🔹 What is it about?
Section 335 deals with compounding of offences—which means settling or compromising certain offences between the offender and the victim, often resulting in the withdrawal of the case or halting prosecution.
Key Points of Section 335 CrPC:
Applicability:
This section applies only to offences which are compoundable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or any other law.
Compoundable offences are usually less serious offences where the law allows the victim to forgive the accused, thereby ending the case.
Who can compound?:
A Magistrate of the first class (or any higher Magistrate empowered by law) can accept the compromise.
The Magistrate must be satisfied that the offence is compoundable.
Effect:
Upon accepting the compromise, the Magistrate may discharge the accused or otherwise dispose of the case according to law.
This can happen before or after the trial begins.
Summary:
Section 335 gives Magistrates the authority to accept a compromise in cases involving compoundable offences.
It facilitates amicable settlement between parties and helps reduce the burden on courts.
Example:
If two parties involved in a minor assault case (which is compoundable) agree to settle the matter amicably, the First Class Magistrate can accept the compromise and close the case without further trial.
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