Compounding Offences Under Section 320 CrPC

At any stage, it may be compounded.

Assuming you are referring to the Indian law, Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, allows for compounding of certain offenses, which means that the victim and the accused can reach a settlement and the criminal case can be closed. The stage at which a compounding application can be filed under Section 320 of the CrPC depends on the specific offense that has been committed. Section 320 lists several offenses that can be compounded at different stages of the criminal proceedings. For example, offenses under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 341 (wrongful restraint), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) can be compounded at any time before the judgment is pronounced. On the other hand, offenses under Section 498A (cruelty to a married woman) can be compounded only with the permission of the court, and at any stage before the judgment is pronounced. Therefore, it is important to consult a legal expert to determine the stage at which a compounding application can be filed under Section 320, depending on the specific offense in question.

At the stage of evidence of Complainant the Complainant can File compounding application .