Pallala Latha v. The State Of A.P

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K.JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.13495 of 2016 ORDER:

The criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the petitioner/A-4 to quash the proceedings in Crime No.42 of on the file of Police Station, Rampachodavaram, East Godavari District.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State.

Basing on the complaint lodged by the second respondent/complainant, the police registered a case against the petitioner herein for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A & 506-II read with Section 34 IPC. Specific allegations were made against the petitioner in the complaint. This is a matter which requires investigation by the police. The truth or otherwise of the allegations can only be decided during the course of investigation or trial. I see no grounds to interdict the investigation at this stage and quash the First Information Report.

In the facts and circumstances of the case and as requested by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Criminal Petition is disposed of, directing the investigating agency to proceed with the investigation, however, shall not

arrest the petitioner/A-4 till the investigation is completed and charge sheet is filed. The petitioner shall appear before the investigating agency as and when required and cooperate with the investigation.

Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed in consequence.

___________________ M.S.K.JAISWAL, J Date: 22.09.2016 TJMR