G. Chandra Mouli v. The State Of Ap.,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K.JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.8961 of 2016

ORDER

This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings in Crime No.359 of 2015 of Dhone Police Station, Kurnool District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 307 r/w 34 I.P.C and Section 3(i)(x) of the Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the State.

3. As seen from the complaint, it is evident that there are certain allegations against the petitioner. The truth or otherwise of the allegations made against the petitioner in the complaint can be ascertained by the investigating agency during the course of investigation. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to quash the impugned proceedings. However, the police concerned are directed to proceed with the investigation without arresting the petitioner/A1. The petitioner/A1 is directed to appear before the investigating agency, as and when required and cooperate with the investigating agency.

4. With the above directions, the Criminal Petition is disposed of.

5. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this criminal petition shall stand closed.

________________ M.S.K.JAISWAL,J Date:23.06.2016 pab