JUDGMENT :

(Shamim Ahmed, J.) :

1. Heard Shri Karunanidhi Yadav, learned Counsel for the applicant, Shri Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, learned A.G.A-I for the State-opposite party No.1.

2. As per office report dated 20.03.2024, wherein it has been stated that the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lucknow has sent a report dated 08.06.2017 stating therein that notice upon opposite party No.2 was served but in spite of service of notice, no counsel has put in appearance on behalf of the opposite party No.2 and the case was taken up for final hearing in the revised call.

3. The present application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been filed on behalf of the applicant, namely-Azim Premji seeking quashing of the complaint proceedings pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lucknow in Compliant Case No.2886 of 2016; State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Azim Premji & Another, and the summoning order dated 03.09.2016 and the order dated 08.02.2017 vide which bailable warrant has been issued against the applicant.

4. Learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant is the Chairman and Managing Director of Wipro Ltd. (Company) and has no interest in any shareholdings or managerial control over the