Miriyala Narasimha Rao v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No:38115 OF 2016 ORDER:

1.

The present writ petition is filed by the petitioners seeking to quash the proceedings against them in FIR No.474 of 2016 on the file of the 2nd respondent.

2.

Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

It is stated in the affidavit that the 1st petitioner is running a Rice Mill and he is the owner of the vehicle involved in the above crime. The vehicle of the petitioner was seized by the 3rd respondent and the above crime was registered on the ground that the PDS rice was being transported in the vehicle. The petitioners apprehend arrest. 4.

The petitioners filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the proceedings 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 petitioners. The petitioners are directed to appear before the Station House Officer concerned daily in between 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., for a period of 10 days and execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with one surety each for the like sum each to the satisfaction of the Station House Officer concerned, as surety for their future appearance as and when called. 5.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Dated: 7th November, 2016 Nn.

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No:38115 OF 2016 07/11/2016 Nn.