PATNA, India, July 10 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on July 7:

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned APP for the State.

2. The present application has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing the order of cognizance dated 21.09.2022 as passed by learned S.D.J.M. Munger arising out of Complaint Case No. 532 (C) of 2021, whereby cognizance was taken for the offences punishable under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (in short 'IPC') and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act against the petitioners.

3. Upon perusal of record it transpires that notice was issued against O.P. No. 2 in terms of order dated 01.08.2024, where same appears validly served upon. Despite of same, O.P. No. 2 failed to...