JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. Sheo Kumar Singh, the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. P. D. Agarwal, the learned counsel for the State.

2. This petition has been heard through Video Conferencing in view of the guidelines of the High Court taking into account the situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. None of the parties have complained about any technical snag of audio-video and with their consent this matter has been heard.

3. The petitioner has filed this petition for quashing of the order dated 20.07.2020 passed by the learned court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Palamau in connection with Satbarwa P.S. Case No.43/2020 corresponding to G.R. No.1146/2020 registered under sections 188 IPC and under Section 7 of Essential Commodities Act whereby cognizance of offence under sections 188 IPC and under section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act has been taken against the petitioner, pending before the learned court of S.D.J.M., Palamau.

4. An F.I.R has been lodged on 28.03.2020 against the petitioner by the informant Block Supply Officer stating therein that on a tip of the petitioner, proprietor of Pankaj Agency, Satbarwa used to sale grocery items on high prices keeps close his shop