ROHIT KHAITAN Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This application has been filed for quashing of the order dated 18.9.1998 passed in connection with Chaibasa Sadar P.S. Case No. 119 of 1991 (G.R. No. 653 of 1991) whereby and whereunder cognizance of the offences punishable under Sections 380, 411, 120B, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code has been taken against the petitioner. Before proceeding with the matter, the order passed on 15.1.2013 needs to be recorded.

(2.) It is the case of the prosecution that Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Chaibasa, Sk. Ashok Kumar lodged a case stating therein that when he returned to the office after vacation, the peon informed him that three persons who had approached him wanted to meet the Assistant Commissioner to whom he stated that he is not available. Thereafter the peon entertained them and permitted them to sleep in the office of the Assistant Commissioner. However, the peon immediately did find booklets of several forms, such as, Form-C, Form-F and other forms missing from the office.

(3.) On such allegation, case was lodged which was registered as Sadar P.S. case No. 119 of 1991 under Sections 380, 411, 120B, 467, 468, 471 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. That matter was investigated upon by the district police but the Investigating Officer did not find any clue of the culprits and thereby submitted final form.