(1) Definitely, a statement made under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C. carries more weight than a statement of the same witness under Section 161 of the Cr.P.C.
(2) Kidnapping offence does not appear to be a compoundable offence. Therefore, the accused persons will have to try to get the case quashed from the high court on the basis of the compromise, if any such compromise is arrived at by the accused and the victim. So, it depends, whether the whole case is quashed (including the case against you) or the case is quashed qua only the other 3 accused persons who compromise with the victim.
(3) Under law, a passport can be revoked on the basis of a criminal case pending prosecution in a court of law in India.
(4) The best way to get the non-bailable warrant (NBW) cancelled is to appear before the court and make an application to the court. If you are not appearing before the court, you may still file an application for cancellation of the NBW in case you have some strong grounds to get it done.
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