(1.) The petitioner is before this Court calling in question proceedings in C.C.No.164 of 2018 arising out of P.C.R.No.13 of 2016 filed by the respondent under Sec. 200 of the CrPC alleging offences under Ss. 498A, 494, 506 r/w 34 of the IPC.
(2.) Heard Sri D. C. Srinivasa, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri Arun Bhat, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
(3.) Facts, in brief, germane are as follows:-