1. The petitioners through the medium of petition on hand sought quashment of proceedings initiated against them in terms of Sections 107/117 Code of Criminal Procedure (For short, Cr.P.C.) on the grounds taken in the petition. 2. It appears that proceedings were drawn in terms of Section 107 read with Section 117 Cr.P.C against the petitioners vide order dated 24.09.2011 It is apt to reproduce Section 117(6) Cr.P.C hereunder "117(6). The inquiry under this section shall be completed within a period of six months from the date of its commencement, and if such inquiry is not so completed, the proceedings under this chapter shall, on the expiry of the said period, stand terminated unless for special reasons to be recorded in writing, the Magistrate, otherwise directs: Provided that such proceedings shall in no case continue beyond a period of one year. Provided further that where any person has been kept in detention pending such inquiry the proceeding against that person, unless terminated earlier, shall stand terminated on the expiry of a period of six months of such detention." 3. Section 117 Cr.P.C. mandates to conclude the proceedings within a period of six months. However, time frame can be extended for a period of six months more provided the Magistrate records his reasons in the order. But in no case it can be extended for more than one year. The proceedings on the docket of court below are pending for more than one year. Thus, by efflux of time, present proceedings are to be dropped in terms of Section 117(6) Cr.P.C. 4. In the given circumstances, this petition is allowed. The proceedings drawn against the petitioners are quashed. 5. At this stage, Mr. Siddiqui submits that Revision Petition is also pending before the Court of Sessions Judge, Bhaderwah. Registry to send copy of this order to the said Court also. v 6. Disposed of along with connected Cr.MA.