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Crime
Meghalaya High Court quashes FIR against six UP students after Rs 2.5 lakh settlement
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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Six students from Uttar Pradesh who caused damage at a Meghalaya homestay paid Rs 2.5 lakh in compensation and the state High Court subsequently set aside the FIR against them.
Six students from Uttar Pradesh were staying at a homestay in Meghalaya when they were accused of vandalising the property. The owners demanded compensation, and the students paid a sum of Rs 2.5 lakh to settle the dispute.
Following the payment, the Meghalaya High Court reviewed the criminal complaint filed against the students. The court concluded that the matter could be resolved through the civil settlement and ordered the FIR to be quashed.
Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the court's discretion to dismiss criminal proceedings when restitution has been made and the alleged harm has been compensated. The case highlights the procedural balance between criminal liability and civil redress in inter‑state incidents.
No further criminal action is expected, and the homestay owners have confirmed receipt of the compensation. The students are now free to return to their studies without pending legal restrictions.
Following the payment, the Meghalaya High Court reviewed the criminal complaint filed against the students. The court concluded that the matter could be resolved through the civil settlement and ordered the FIR to be quashed.
Legal experts noted that the decision underscores the court's discretion to dismiss criminal proceedings when restitution has been made and the alleged harm has been compensated. The case highlights the procedural balance between criminal liability and civil redress in inter‑state incidents.
No further criminal action is expected, and the homestay owners have confirmed receipt of the compensation. The students are now free to return to their studies without pending legal restrictions.