This application has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of the order dated 30.9.2003 passed by the then Judicial Magistrate, Ranchi in Complaint Case No. 826 of 2002 (T.R. No. 754 of 2004) whereby and where under, cognizance of the offence punishable under Sections 420, 323 and 379 of Indian Penal Code has been taken against the petitioners.

2. Before adverting to the submission advanced on behalf of the parties, facts giving rise to this application need to be taken notice of.

3. It is the case of the complainant that both the petitioners approached to the complainant and conveyed him that they are intending to sell a piece of land measuring an area of 12.43 decimals of Plot Nos. 351 and 352 appertaining to Khata Nos. 277 and 278, situated at Mauza - Pundag, P.S.-Jagarnathpur. The complainant agreed to purchase the said land on consideration of Rs. 1, 08,000/-. Thereupon, an agreement for sale was executed on payment of Rs. 1, 08,000/- to the petitioners. Thereafter, a written declaration was made by the petitioners that the complainant can use the land in the manner in which he wishes. Subsequently, a power of attorney was also executed in favour of the complain