O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to quash the FIR in Crime No.50 of 2023 on the file of the first respondent, registered for the offences under Sections 420 and 506(1) of IPC .

2. As the entire investigation in Crime No.50 of 2023 has been transferred to the District Crime Branch, Ranipet, it has been suo motu impleaded as the third respondent by order dated 14.03.2024.

3. The case of the prosecution is that the second respondent/de-

facto complainant, who is the Proprietor of Everwin Tanners, is approached by the petitioners for supply of Wet Blue, which is the raw material used in the leather tanneries. The second respondent visited the unit called M/s. Win Hide Pvt. Ltd., and he supplied the materials based on the assurance that the petitioners would repay the dues on specific time limit, but the petitioners failed to repay the payments for the materials supplied. Therefore, a sum of Rs.13,57,875/- is due from the petitioners. When the second respondent approached the petitioners, they refused to return the amount and threatened the second respondent with dire consequences. Based on the complaint of the second respondent, case in Crime No.50 of 2023 was regi