The petitioner who is common in Cri.P.Nos.100575, 100576 and 100577 of 2014 has sought for quashing of the entire proceedings in CC No. 243/2013 (PCR No. 1/2010), CC No. 244/2013(PCR No. 2/2010) and CC No. 242/2013(PCR No. 19/2010) respectively on the file of Prl. Civil Judge & JMFC, Hospet, wherein, the petitioner is arrayed as Accused No. 4, who is one of the Directors of M/s. Davangere Sugar Company Limited., and Chairman of M/s. Shamanur Sugars Limited.

2. Looking at the array of the petitioner in the above said cases, it is revealed that in Cri.P. No. 100575/2014 and Cri.P. No. 100576/2014, the petitioner challenges the order of the learned Magistrate in taking cognizance and issuing summons against him as one of the Directors of M/s. Davangere Sugar Co. Ltd. Whereas, in Cri.P.No.100576/2014, the petitioner was called upon before the Court after taking cognizance and issuance of summons by virtue of he being the Chairman of M/s.Shamanur Sugars Ltd.,

3. After hearing the arguments of the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the respondent, I must express a word of appreciation that both the counsels have very effectively and efficiently assisted the Court in a befitting