(1.) HEARD the parties.
(2.) IN this application, the petitioner has prayed for quashing of the order dated 6.9.1999, passed by the Special Judge, Sahibganj, whereby he has taken cognizance against the petitioner for the offence under Sections 7 of the Essential Commodities Act and also the order dated 4.12.2002 passed by Sub -Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Rajmahal, framing charge against the petitioner under Section 7 of (.tie Essential Commodities Act.
(3.) NOW the petitioner is challenging the order taking cognizance and the criminal prosecution by filing this application.