Kedasi Vadapalli, S/O. Surayya, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. By Its

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Writ Petition No.543 of 2017 ORDER:

The present writ petition is filed by the petitioners seeking to declare the action of the 2nd respondent in registering the FIR No.184 of 2016 on the file of Karapa Police Station, East Godavari District, as illegal and arbitrary, and quash the same.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home and perused the material available on record.

The offences alleged against the petitioners are under Sections 417, 420 and 376(2) IPC.

The petitioners filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. Even though this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime, taking into consideration the circumstances of the case, and the grievance of the petitioners, this Court is of the view that the above crime can be investigated into, without arresting the petitioners. 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 petitioners. The petitioners are also directed to appear before the investigating officer concerned and execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) each with one surety for the like sum each for their

appearance before the investigating officer as and when required for the purpose of investigation.

Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed.

__________________ RAJA ELANGO, J 05th January, 2017.

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