ORAL ORDER

1. By way of the present application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as “Cr.P.C.”), the applicants have prayed to quash and set aside the FIR being CR No.II-95 of 2019 registered with Viramgam Rural Police Station, District Ahmedabad for the offences under Sections 504, 506(2) & 114 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short, hereinafter referred to as the `IPC) and Sections 3(1)(r)(s) and 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (for short, hereinafter referred to as `the SC/ST Act’) as well as consequential proceedings arising therefrom.

2. Heard learned Senior Counsel Mr. Tejas M. Barot assisted by learned advocate Ms. Rhea Chokshi for the applicants and learned APP Ms. Monali Bhatt for the respondent–State. Though served, none appeared for and on behalf of respondent No.2. Perused the record.

3. Rule returnable forthwith. Learned APP Ms. Monali Bhatt waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of respondent No.2. Though served, none appeared for and on behalf of respondent No.1.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and with consent of the le