Prashant Kumar, J. - (1.) This application has been filed for quashing the order dated 04.09.2004 passed by Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dhanbad in C.P. Case No. 875 of 2004, whereby he took cognizance against Petitioners for the offence under Sec. 418 of the Indian Penal Code.
(2.) It is submitted by Sri Rajesh Kumar, learned Counsel for the Petitioners that there is no allegation that these Petitioners committed any offence within the territorial jurisdiction of Dhanbad. It is submitted that though at paragraph No. 9 of the complaint petition, it is mentioned that on 13.06.2004, all accused persons came to Dhanbad, but they refused to pay due amount to the complainant. But the said statement has not been supported by complainant in his S/A. It is submitted that at paragraph No. 15 of S/A, complainant had specifically stated that on 13.06.2004, Personal Manager came to Dhanbad with his personal work and he refused to pay the amount. It is submitted that Personal Manager has not been made accused in this case. It is submitted that Petitioners are residents of Hyderabad and Gurgaon (Haryana). The aforesaid two places are not within the jurisdiction of Dhanbad court, hence the order of cognizance is bad in law.
(3.) On the other hand, Sri Niranjan, learned Counsel appearing for opposite party No. 2 submitted that in the complaint petition, it is mentioned that Petitioners had refused to pay money at Dhanbad, therefore, Dhanbad court has jurisdiction to try the present case.;