C.S.DIAS, J.

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Dated this the 30^th day of January, 2026 ORDER The petitioners are the accused in CC No.1303/2025 on the file of the Court of the Judicial Magistrate of First Class-I, Changanacherry, which has originated from Crime No.501/2025 registered by the Thrikodithanam Police Station, Kottayam alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 118 (1), 126(2), 296(b) and 351(2) read with Section 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023.

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 respondents 3 and 4, who have executed Annexures-A3 and A4 affidavits, affirming the settlement.

3. I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioners, the learned Public Prosecutor, and the learned Counsel for the respondents 3 and 4.

4. The learned counsel on either side submit that, wit