This document contains the original judgement from the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, in the case of Banu Begum and others versus the State of Karnataka. The judgement concerns a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings related to the adoption of a child under the Juvenile Justice Act. It details the arguments presented by both the petitioners and the state, ultimately leading to the quashing of the proceedings. This judgement will be of interest to legal professionals, particularly those involved in family law and criminal cases concerning adoptions.