C.S.DIAS, J.

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Crl.M.C. No. 1423 OF 2026 -----------------------------------------------

Dated this the 26^th day of February, 2026 ORDER The petitioner is the 2^nd accused in CC No.271/2025 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate-I, Kalamassery, which has originated from Crime No.1074/2024 registered by the Kalamassery Police Station, Ernakulam, alleging the commission of the offence punishable under Section 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code .

2. The petitioner has 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 petitioner and the 3^rd respondent, who has executed Annexure-4 affidavit, affirming the settlement.

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

4. The learned counsel on either side submit that, with the intervention of relatives and well-wishers, the parties have reso