O R D E R Dated this the 29^th day of January, 2026 The petitioners are the accused 1 and 2 in C.C.No.162/2025 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate-I, Ottappalam (Trial Court), which has originated from Crime No.188/2024 registered by the Shornur Police Station, Palakkad alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 .

2. The petitioners have invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 , 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 second respondent, who has executed Annexure A3 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 second respondent.

4. The learned Public Prosecutor, on instructions submits that the petitioners have not paid the entire amount due to the 2^nd respondent.

5. The above submission is refuted by the lea