(1.) The challenge in this petition is made to the FIR No. 01 of 2023 under Sec. 420, 34 IPC, P.S. Betalghat, District Nainital, on the basis of amicable settlement.
(2.) A Joint compounding application has been filed, along with the affidavits. On behalf of the petitioners, one Sunil Kumar has filed affidavit claiming himself as a close family member of the petitioners.
(3.) Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.