Quashing FIR for offences like rape on the basis of compromise will encourage accused to put pressure on the victims to agree to a compromise - Delhi High Court The petition seeks quashing of a rape FIR on the ground that the prosecutrix and accused compromised the matter. The Court dismissing the plea observing that rape is a matter of grave concern that people are treating these allegations in a very casual manner. Thus, the Court held that High Courts must not exercise its powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing an offence of rape only on the ground that the parties have entered into a compromise. Reddy and Reddy law firm has a record of amazing delivery of services in all legal domains it practices in. They have an able team of lawyers working in varied matters.