IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.5226 of 2008 SURENDRA SAHNI & ORS Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ANR ----------- 2 23.3.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and the State. The submission of learned counsel for the petitioners is that the present complaint i.e. Complaint Case no. 717 of 2006 is the fifth one filed on behalf of the complainant. After disposal of the three complaint petitions either on compromise or otherwise, petitioner no.1was forced to approach the matrimonial relief in retaliation of which fourth complaint case no. 803/02 was filed. The matter was agitated by the petitioners by filing Cr.Misc.no. 28985 of 2003. Even after notice, the complainant did not appear and it was found a fit case to quash the prosecution that was allowed also. I find no justification to allow the complainant to continue with her present fifth complaint when fourth one has already been observed as ‘abuse of the process of law’. In the circumstances, this application is allowed and the order of cognizance dated 22.8.2007 as also the entire proceedings in Complaint case no. 717 of 2006 pending before the Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Muzaffarpur are hereby quashed. (Mandhata Singh,J.) AI