The Karnataka High Court in its order dated May 23, 2022 held that closure of proceedings on account of settlement arrived at between the parties even for offence of Rape, punishable under Section 376 of the IPC, is permissible. The High Court subsequently quashed the proceedings pending against four persons on the complaint made by … Continue reading READ ORDER | Rape Charges Can Be Quashed On Account Of Settlement Between Parties: Karnataka High Court