THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.3540 of 2025

ORDER:

This Criminal Petition is filed seeking to quash the proceedings against the petitioner/accused in C.C.No.10796 of 2022 on the file of the learned XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Nampally, Hyderabad, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 406 and 420 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

2. The brief facts of the case are that on 15.09.2022 respondent No.2/de facto complainant lodged a complaint against the petitioner and other accused stating that he, along with his brothers, runs a readymade garments shop under the name "Step Up" at Ramgopalpet, Secunderabad. He has known Mr.Mohd.Hasan Ali and Mr.Mohd.Asad Ali, who are brothers and proprietors of "Abid Jewellers" at Gulzar House, Hyderabad, for about 30 years. In June 2021, the complainant informed Asad Ali of his interest in purchasing a property in the Baba Nagar area. Subsequently, Hasan Ali and Asad Ali offered to sell their property bearing H.No.18-1-350/22/157, admeasuring 200 sq. yards, situated at Phoolbagh, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, stating they required funds to expand their business. Following mutual discussi