C.S.DIAS, J.

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Crl.M.C. No.230 OF 2026 --------------------------------------------

Dated this the 30^th day of January, 2026 ORDER The petitioner is the accused in CC No.1866/2024 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Malappuram, which has originated from Crime No.870/2024, registered by the Vengara Police Station, Malappuram, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 126 (2), 115(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023.

2. The petitioner has invoked the inherent jurisdiction of this Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surksha Sanhita , 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 petitioner and the respondents 2 and 3, who have executed Annexure-C affidavit and the affidavit dated

15.01.2026, affirming the settlement.

3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the respondents 2 and 3.

4. The learned counsel on either side submit that, with the intervention of relatives and well-wis