JUDGMENT :

This appeal is directed against the order dated 9.2.24 passed by the Court of LXX Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and Special Judge, Bengaluru, whereby Crl.Misc.No.686/24 preferred by the appellants herein under Section 438 of Cr.P.C. has been rejected.

2. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record.

3. Respondent No.2/complainant filed a complaint under Section 200 of Cr.P.C. on the file of the Court of City Civil and Sessions Court (Special Court) at Bengaluru, against the appellants/accused Nos.1 and 2 alleging commission of offences under Section 504, 506, 153(A), 109, 500, 501 and 120B r/w Section 34 of IPC and Section 3(i)(x) of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (for short ‘SC/ST (PoA) Act’). The learned Sessions Judge referred the matter to ACP, Kengeri Gate Sub-Division, Bengaluru, for investigation.

Upon conducting the investigation, a ‘B’ report was submitted. The complainant filed a protest petition. The learned Sessions Judge, by an order dated 10.10.2023, proceeded to take cognizance of the offences alleged and issued summons to the accused. Further, by an order dated 28.11.2023, issued NBW to the accused