In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that criminal proceedings in rape cases cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise between the accused and the victim. The court emphasized the serious nature of such offenses and their impact on society. The case, Misc. Criminal Case No. 9683 of
Heinous Crimes Involving Mental Depravity Like Murder, Rape Cannot Be Quashed Despite Settlement: Madhya Pradesh High Court
