As per case facts, the applicant was convicted for offences including causing death by negligence and rash driving following an accident where his car hit a minor girl. After conviction, ... he appealed, and during its pendency, a settlement was reached with the deceased's mother, who received compensation and no longer wished to proceed. The applicant contended it was a pure accident. The question arose whether the High Court can quash a conviction for non-compoundable offences based on a settlement between parties, even post-conviction. Finally, the High Court, referencing Apex Court precedents, held that its inherent powers under Section 528 of BNSS can be exercised in rare cases for predominantly private offences where parties have settled, and continuing proceedings would be an abuse of process. Considering the accident's nature and the settlement, the conviction was quashed, and the applicant was acquitted.