Mr. S. Abhdullah, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. By Its Principal Secretary

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.37411 of 2016 ORDER:

The present writ petition is filed by the petitioner seeking to declare Crime No.488 of 2016 on the file of II-Town Police Station, Proddutur, Kadapa District, registered against him for the offence punishable under Section 3(1)(r)(s) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (for short 'the Act'), as illegal and arbitrary, and consequently, set aside the same. Heard and perused the material available on record. The allegation against the petitioner is that he abused the de facto complainant in the name of his caste and also tried to beat him, due to political rivalry.

The learned Assistant Government Pleader submitted that on the basis of the complaint, a case was registered against the petitioners, and the respondents are investigating into the matter in accordance with law.

Even though this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, without going into the merits of the case, this Court is of the view that the above crime can be investigated into, without arresting the petitioner.

Accordingly, the 2nd respondent is directed to complete the investigation and file a final report in the above Crime, in accordance with law, without arresting the petitioner. The petitioner is also directed to appear before the investigating officer concerned, as and

when required, and cooperate with the investigation. In case, the charge sheet is filed before the Court concerned, and summons are received by the petitioner, he shall appear before the Court concerned and execute a bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/ - (Rupees five thousand only) with one surety for the like sum, for his future appearance. With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed.

______________ RAJA ELANGO, J November 02, 2016.

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