Offence in 406

Yes, the offence under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). which deals with criminal breach of trust is compoundable, but only with the permission of the court.

In simple words, this means that if both parties (the person who filed the case and the accused) agree to settle the matter peacefully, they can request the court to close the case. However, it’s not automatic. The court will look into the facts to ensure that the compromise is genuine and not forced or made under pressure.

According to Section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), offences like 406 IPC are compoundable with the permission of the court by the person who has suffered the loss or damage. Usually, such cases involve situations where trust or money was misused, and later, both sides decide to sort things out mutually.

So yes, Section 406 IPC can be compounded, but only after the judge gives approval. The court’s main concern will always be that justice is done fairly and that the compromise truly represents the free will of the complainant.