S.B. CRIMINAL MISC. PETITION NO. 875/2005 Date : 18.01.2008 HON'BLE MR. B HAGWATI PRASAD, J. Mr. Sandeep Mehta for the petitioner. Mr. JPS Choudhary, P.P. = = = = Heard. The case comes out of proceedings under Section 500 IPC. Cognizance has been taken on the basis of news report. News report pertains to political developments in relation to certain acts having taken place in Orissa. Whether the statement so recorded in newspaper report would constitute an offence as stated in the complaint and taking cognizance are serious questions which have to be looked into. It would be appropriate if the trial court examines the case afresh. Accordingly, the order impugned is quashed. The matter is remanded back to the trial court to apply its mind whether in the circumstances the offence is made out. With these observations, the misc. Petition is disposed of. (BHAGWATI PRASAD), J. bjsh