law: 23. Institution of proceedings and composition of offences-
  (1) A person shall not be proceeded against for an offence under section 20 or section 21 or section 22 or under the Indian Penal Code (45 of
  (2) The 1[Chief Commissioner or Commissioner] may, either before or after the institution of proceedings, compound any offence punishable under section 20 or section 21 or section 22.