This application has been filed for quashing of the entire criminal proceeding including the order dated 25.10.2011 passed by the Special Judge, C.B.I, Ranchi in R.C. case no.03(A) of 2011-R whereby and whereunder the court took cognizance of the offences punishable under Section 120B read with Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and also under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 as well as under Section 52/55 of the Jharkhand Regional Development Authority Act, 2001.

2. Before adverting to the submissions advanced on behalf of the parties, the facts of the case which have given rise to this application is that one Babu Satish Chandra Ghosh acquired approximately 2 bighas of land in Mouza Chadri situated on the north of Line Tank by virtue of a Hukumnama dated 17.4.1912 executed by Babu Kali Shankar Sahay and others. Thereupon Babu Satish Chandra Ghosh became a raiyat of the land and came in possession thereof on payment of rent to the ex-landlord. Upon the death of Babu Satish Chandra Ghosh, his only son Khitish Chandra Ghosh inherited the said property. Meanwhile, the land was recorded in the name of Ranchi Municipality and ta