Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 420, 468, 471, & 465–Trial Court attested the compromise u/s. 420 but declined to attest the same u/s. 468, 471 & 465 as the offences are not compoundable–Petitioner has been acquitted from the charge u/s. 420 and there is no possibility of conviction u/ss. 468, 471 & 465–Held, no lawful purpose would be served by keeping the criminal proceedings pending–Quashed.
