C.V. Sirpurkar, J.

1. This miscellaneous criminal case under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. filed on behalf of the complainant, is directed against the order dated 05.11.2015 passed by the Court of 6th ASJ, Rewa in Criminal Revision No.296/2014 affirming the order dated 25.08.2014 passed by the Court of CJM, Rewa, whereby the complaint under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 (hereinafter referred to in this order as 'the Act') was dismissed under Section 203 of the Cr.P.C.

2. The facts necessary for disposal of this miscellaneous criminal case may briefly be stated thus: Complainant Anand Tiwari filed a complaint in the Court of CJM, Rewa stating that he is a public spirited person. Respondent/accused no.3 S.N. Rupla was Collector of District-Rewa. On 26.01.2014, on the occasion of Republic Day, flag hoisting ceremony was organized in the premises of Collectorate, Rewa, wherein the National Flag was unfurled upside down that is to say, the 'Saffron side down'. Thus, on the solemn occasion of the Republic Day, the National Flag was insulted. Respondent no.3 saluted the National Flag, which was in reverse position and thereafter, National Anthem was