( 1 ) VIDE above captioned 4 petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 a challenge is laid to the common order dated 30. 1. 2004 passed by the Additional Session Judge whereby revision petition filed by the public prosecutor against the order dated 3. 11. 2001 passed by the learned metropolitan Magistrate refusing to grant permission to the prosecution to withdraw cases against petitioners was/were dismissed.

( 2 ) THE facts giving rise to the present petitions are that four complaints were filed against accused persons on similar facts, inter alia stating as under:-

A. That on 4. 4. 1994, Sanjeev Gupta, D. P. Singh and C. B. Bopora, inspectors of Prevention of Food Adulteration Department visited M/s. V. S. Dry fruit at shop No. 494 A, Katra Ishwar Bhawan, Khari Baoli, Delhi for taking samples of food articles for analysis. B. A mob gathered and petitioners did not allow the officials to take samples and along with some other persons abused, assaulted, obstructed and manhandled the officials and also prevented them from taking samples of the food articles for analysis. C. That matter was reported to the local police and FIRs bearin