Chadalavada Renuka Devi, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh,

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.37960 OF 2016 ORDER:

This writ petition is filed seeking to set aside F.I.R.No.145 of 2016 on the file of Pedakakani Police Station, Pedakakani Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh against the petitioner. 2.

Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

Case of the petitioner is that respondent No.3 filed a false complaint against her before respondent No.2 and the same was registered as the aforementioned case as "Woman Missing" and later, the section of law was altered to Section 166 I.P.C.; that the complaint does not contain any incriminating material against her; that she never did any criminal activities and respondent No.2 is trying to arrest her without following the due process of law. 4.

Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home submitted that on the basis of the said complaint, a case was registered against the petitioner and respondent No.2 is investigating the matter in accordance with law.

5.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the grievance of the petitioner and in view of the fact that the petitioner is a lady, without expressing any opinion on merits, respondent No.2 is hereby directed to complete the investigation in the aforementioned crime and file a final report, in accordance with law in either way, without arresting the petitioner. However, the petitioner shall appear before the investigating officer as and when required for the purpose of investigation.

6.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

7.

Miscellaneous Petitions pending, if any, in this Writ Petition shall stand closed.

_________________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 4.11.2016 AMD

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.37960 OF 2016 Date: 4.11.2016 AMD