JUDGMENT :

CHANDRA SHEKHAR JHA, J.

1. Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties.

2. The present application has been filed for quashing the order dated 02.01.2023 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Gaya, in Complaint Case No. C-1741 of 2022 instituted under Sections 4 98(A), 120(B), 406, 468, 471 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE & Section 3 /4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, against petitioners and another. After examination of complainant on his Solemn Affirmation (SA) and also his enquiry witnesses, the learned trial court took cognizance against the petitioners & another under Sections 4 98(A), 406, 468, 471 of the INDIAN PENAL CODE & Section 3 /4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act through impugned order dated 02.01.2023.

3. As per complaint, opposite party no. 2 was married with one Mukund Saroj, who is the son of petitioner Nos. 1 & 2, on 22.11.2019 according to Hindu Rites. Prior to marriage her parents were called by the accused persons in May 2019 & her marriage was finalized, during which her father-in-law (Petitioner no. 1) demanded two flats as dowry. On 08.07.2019, ring ceremony was held at Bengaluru, in which accused persons demanded Rs. 1,00,000/-