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This Criminal Miscellaneous case is filed to quash Annexure-A1 complaint and the entire proceedings in CC No. 923/2015 on the file of the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I, Perumbavoor. The allegation is that the petitioner as respondent No.1 in OP(MV) No. 1701/2007 of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor produced a driving licence and the number stated therein was found that of one issued to another person by the authority concerned. Hence, the complaint is filed by the Sheristadar of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, invoking the powers under Sec.340 Cr.P.C. According to the petitioner, even if the entire allegations in Annexure-A are accepted in toto, no offence is made out. Hence, this Criminal Miscellaneous case is filed under Sec. 482 Cr.P.C. to quash Annexure-A1.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.

3. Admittedly, there is an order under Sec. 340 Cr.P.C. and consequently, Annexure-A1 complaint is filed. As per Sec. 341 Cr.P.C., an appeal is maintainable against such proceedings. This Court in order dated 23.08.2024 in Crl.M.C. No.5127/2016 considered this point in detail. The relevant portion of the judgment i