KAMLESH KUMAR GOUR Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the petitioners, learned counsel for the State as well as learned counsel for O.P. No. 2.

(2.) THE order dated 04/06/2012, passed in Sisai P.S. Case No. 127/2008 (G.R. No. 772/2008, T.R. No. 511/12), whereby and whereunder, cognizance of the offences punishable under Sections 323, 498 A of the Indian Penal Code and also under Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, has been taken against the petitioners, is being sought to be quashed on the ground that that the Court, who has taken cognizance, lacks territorial jurisdiction.

(3.) AS against this, learned counsel appearing for O.P. No. 2, by referring to the complaint petition, submitted that it has been alleged that while the complainant was residing at Gumla with her parents, the petitioners extended threat on telephone of dire consequences and, therefore, the offence of criminal intimidation is made out and in that event the complaint has been lodged at Gumla whereupon, the Court has taken cognizance of the offences punishable under Sections 323, 498 A of the Indian Penal Code and also under Section 3/4 of the Dowry prohibition Act and, thereby, the Court did not do any wrong.