consequences of compromise in a case registered under IPC279

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 16 March 2010 This query is : Resolved
A false hit and run case has been registered against me under IPC 279. The complainant is interested for compromise in criminal case. I would like to know the consequences of the compromise. Would a compromise mean that I have committed the crime? Would the records of Police reflect me as a criminal?
If a compromise is made, what would be its effect on the ongoing civil case against me which is on the verge of conclusion (only three or four dates remaining). I was and I am having a valid driving license and insurance policy since the date of accident reported by complainant.

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 16 March 2010
The compromise should not by itself creates the presumption of guilt in your favour. If the complainant testify against the happening of such event or otherwise to get the case dismissed the judgement would be passed making you acquitted. The nature of civil case is unknown to me and hence I can not make any comment on it.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 17 March 2010
I have similar opinion as of barman on this subject.

Guest (Expert) 17 March 2010
I also have similar opinion as of Mr.barman on this subject.

Parveen Kr. Aggarwal (Expert) 18 March 2010
You cannot compromise the case under section 279 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 as the same is not compoundable under section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. However, you may be acquitted upon the witness(s) turning hostile.

The Judgment of a criminal case is not binding on the court trying civil dispute. That court will decide the civil dispute on the evidence led in that case.

H. S. Thukral (Expert) 18 March 2010
First of all let the case under Motor Vehicle Act ( described as civil case by you ) be over. You can then go for compounding of case under section 279 (read with 337/38). The court can give permission for compounding of case though it is not compoundable, on imposing a penalty of few hundred rupees.

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