O R D E R

The petitioners are accused Nos.1 to 3 in Crime No.26 of 2020 registered by the Mavoor Police Station alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 341, 324, 326 and 506(ii) read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

2. The petitioners have invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , to quash all further proceedings in the above case. It is asserted that the dispute that led to the registration of the crime has been amicably settled between the petitioners and the 3^rd respondent, who has executed Annexure A2 affidavit, affirming the settlement.

3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the 3^rd respondent.

4. The learned Public Prosecutor, on instructions, submits that during the pendency of the Crl.M.C., the 1^st petitioner died and the case against the 2^nd petitioner has already been quashed as per the order dated 24.03.2023 in Crl.M.C.No.1005 of 2023. However, the dispute between the 3^rd petitioner and the 3^rd respondent has been amicably settled.

5. The scope and ambit of the inherent powers of this Court to q