C.S.DIAS, J.

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Crl.M.C. No. 132 of 2026 --------------------------------------------

Dated this the 30^th day of January, 2026 ORDER The petitioners are the accused 1 to 3 in SC No.1809/2024 on the file of the Special Court – Offences Under SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989, Ernakulam, which has originated from Crime No.270/2024 registered by the Kottappady Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 126 (2), 115(2), 118(1), 110, 296(b) and 351(3) read with Section 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 (1)(r) and 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Amendment Act 2015).

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 filing of the complaint has been amicably settled between the petitioners and the 2^nd respondent, who has executed Annexure-3 affidavit, affirming the settlement.

3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, th