By order dated 21-06-2012 I have directed the parties, accused and de facto complainant, to appear before the Magistrate and move a joint petition to have an enquiry by the Magistrate on the consent given by the de facto complainant to settle the matter and drop the criminal proceedings against the accused. Magistrate has reported that the parties have not filed a joint petition as directed. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits, two among the accused are now abroad and, hence, the joint petition could not be filed as directed. Learned counsel seeks permission to withdraw the petition in the aforesaid circumstance. The above fact was not brought to the notice of this court when the previous order was passed, but, avoiding further comments thereof, the petition is dismissed.