P.Lakshmidevi (A-1) v. Pulla Naganjinamma

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K.JAISWAL CRL.P.NO.9971 OF 2016

O R D E R

This criminal petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings in FIR/Crime No.70/2016 on the file of Police Station, Anantapuramu III Town Police Station, Anantapuram District, registered against the petitioners/accused Nos.1, 2 and 4, for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 147, 148, 454, 354, 323, 506 427 read with 149 IPC.

Heard the counsel for the petitioners/accused No.1, 2 and 4 and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State. Specific allegations were made against the petitioners in the complaint. This is a matter, which requires investigation by the police. The truth or otherwise of the allegations can only be decided during course of investigation or trial. I see no grounds to interdict the investigation at this stage and quash the first information report. In the facts and circumstances of the case and as requested by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the criminal petition is disposed of, directing the investigating agency to proceed with the investigation, however, without arresting the petitioners/accused Nos.1, 2 and 4 in the above crime, till the investigation is completed and the charge sheet is filed. The petitioners / accused Nos.1, 2 and 4 shall appear before the investigating agency as and when required during the course of investigation. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed. No costs.

-------------------------------- M.S.K.JAISWAL,J DATE:12.07.2016 AVS