JUDGMENT :

This petition has been filed for quashing the entire criminal proceeding including the order taking cognizance dated 10.11.2014 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, Hazaribag in connection with Patratu (Barkakana) P.S. Case No.230 of 2014, dated 21.09.2014, G.R. No.3862 of 2014, T.R. No.3212 of 2015, registered under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, pending in the court of the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Hazaribag.

2. A complaint case bearing Complaint Petition No.1070 of 2014 was filed by opposite party no.2 alleging therein that her marriage was solemnized with Anil Nayak on 19.11.2013 according to Hindu rites and custom at Rajrappa Temple. At the time of marriage, the mother of the complainant according to her capacity paid Rs.1 Lakh in cash and utensils and jewellery amounting to Rs.1,50,000/-. After marriage, the complainant went to her matrimonial home and remained there for one week thereafter her husband Anil Nayak after drinking wine along with these petitioners and assaulted the complainant and demanded additional dowry of Rs.2 Lakhs which was conveyed by the complainant to her mother and brothe