As per case facts, the petitioners, accused of offences including non-compoundable ones under BNS 2023, sought to quash an FIR and subsequent proceedings based on a compromise with the aggrieved ... person. The parties, belonging to the same village, amicably settled the dispute, a fact confirmed before the concerned court. The State opposed, citing the heinous nature and non-compoundability of some offences. The question arose whether the High Court, using its inherent powers, could quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences when a genuine compromise is reached, especially within a close-knit community, to secure justice and promote peace. Finally, the High Court, invoking inherent jurisdiction, allowed the petition and quashed the FIR and all proceedings. It reasoned that continuing proceedings would serve no fruitful purpose, and in such cases, compromise advances reformative justice and community harmony, without affecting public peace.