RABINDRA PRASAD SAH Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, learned Counsel appearing for the State and learned Counsel appearing for the opposite party No. 2.

(2.) THIS application filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is for quashing the entire criminal proceeding of C.P. Case No. 831 of 2001 pending in the Court of Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dhanbad including the order dated 4.12.2002 passed by Shri R.K. Singh, Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dhanbad, whereby cognizance of the offences under Sections 468, 471, 420 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, has been taken against the petitioners.

(3.) AFTER the statement of the complainant was recorded on solemn affirmation the manner was taken up for inquiry and in course of the inquiry witnesses were examined. Thereafter learned Magistrate vide order dated 4.12.2002 did hold that there has been sufficient ground on record to proceed with the case under Sections 468, 471, 420 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and the petitioners were summoned to face trial.