1. By means of this application, the Petitioners seek to
challenge the order of cognizance dated 19.08.2015, passed
by the learned S.D.J.M., Balasore in CT Case No.2268 of
2014.
2. The background facts of the case are that Petitioner
No.1 married Opposite Party No.2 on 23.11.2008, and both
were employed in different cities. After some time, due to
job-related issues, Opposite Party No.2 returned to live
with Petitioner No.1. Over time, disputes arose between the
couple, particularly concerning her reluctance to stay with
her in-laws and insistence on a separate residence. Several
attempts at reconciliation, including police intervention and
compromise, failed. The parties continued to live
separately, and Petitioner No.1 eventually filed for divorce
on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. On 10.04.2014, a
physical altercation occurred between the parties, following
which cross-cases were registered at Sahadev Khunta P.S.
Thereafter, Opposite Party No.2 lodged ICC Case No. 1184
of 2014 alleging dowry harassment, which was registered
as Balasore Town P.S. Case No. 237 of 2014. Upon
completion of the investigation, a charge sheet was filed
and cognizance was taken by the learned SDJM, Balasore
on 19.08.2015 against all the Petitioners. Aggrieved by the
said order of cognizance, the Petitioners have approached
this Court in the present CRLMC.