High Court for State of TelanganaCRLP/6101/2016disposed of no costs

K. Ravindra Babu v. State Of A.P.

2016-04-25Raja Elango1 pages

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Crl.P.No.6101 of 2016

ORDER

This petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is filed by the petitioner/accused seeking to quash the proceedings in Cr.No.81 of 2015 of Kondapuram Police Station, Nellore District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A, 327 IPC and u/s.3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, against him.

2. It is alleged in the complaint that the petitioner/accused used to harass his wife i.e., de facto complainant, mentally and physically by demanding additional dowry and beat her frequently and also threatened her with dire consequences. Based on the complaint, the aforesaid crime was registered against the accused.

3. In view of the serious allegations made in the complaint, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned proceedings. However, the concerned police are directed to complete the investigation without arresting the petitioner/accused and file a final report, if any, in accordance with law. The petitioner herein is directed to appear before the investigating agency as and when required and cooperate with the investigating agency.

4. With the above direction, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this petition shall stand closed.

________________ RAJA ELANGO, J 25th April, 2016 sj