Bandaru Venkanna Babu, v. The State Of Telangana,

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.40845 of 2016 ORDER:

1.

This writ petition is filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash the proceedings against him in FIR No.466 of 2016 on the file of the 3rd respondent. 2.

Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

It is stated in the affidavit that the electrical meter of the plot belonged to the 4th respondent was stolen by some unknown offenders and another meter was fixed without his consent. On the complaint lodged by the 4th respondent the above crime was registered. While remanding A1, the petitioner was also shown as accused. The grievance of the petitioner is that there are disputes between A1 and the 4th respondent and due to such disputes, the present complaint was lodged. As the petitioner is the friend of A1, he was shown as accused and A1 was already arrested.

4.

The petitioner filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime. However, the official respondents are directed to complete the investigation and file a final report, in accordance with law, without arresting the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Station House Officer concerned as and when required and he is also directed to execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) with one surety for the like sum to the satisfaction of the Station House Officer concerned, as surety for his future appearance as and when required.

5.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ________________ RAJA ELANGO, J Date: 24th November, 2016 Nn

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.40845 of 2016 Date: 24th November, 2016 Nn