This case involved a land dispute between petitioner Susheel Mondal and complainant Sohidul Mondal, during which the complainant alleged that the accused (members of Sri Mahakaali Matha Seva Trust) conspired to have him eliminated through hired killers. An NCR was registered, and the Investigating Officer (IO) sought and obtained the Magistrate's permission under Section 155(2) CrPC to investigate non-cognizable offences under Sections 120-B and 506 IPC, after which a chargesheet was filed. The petitioners challenged the proceedings under Section 482 CrPC, arguing that the failure to first refer the informant to the Magistrate under Section 155(1) CrPC vitiated the entire investigation. The Karnataka High Court held that Section 155(2) CrPC does not specify who must seek the Magistrate's permission, and that either the IO or the informant may approach the Magistrate, relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in State of Gujarat v. Girish Varde. The court found that the procedural irregularity caused no substantial injustice and declined to quash the proceedings.