S. Syed Basha, v. State Of A. P., Rep. By Its Principal Secretary,

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.39238 of 2016 ORDER:

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This writ petition is filed by the petitioners under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash the proceedings against them in FIR No.104 of 2016 on the file of the 2nd respondent. 2.

Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

The above crime was registered for the offence under Sections 498-A, 323, 307 r/w 34 IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The 3rd respondent made a false private complaint against the petitioners and on reference of the same to the police, the above crime was registered. The allegations in the complaint do not attract the offences alleged and that the petitioners never committed any offence as alleged. 4.

The petitioners filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime. However, considering the grievance of the petitioners, without expressing any opinion on merits, 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 as and when required and they are also directed to execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five 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 required.

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With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ________________ RAJA ELANGO, J Date: 15th November, 2016 Nn

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.39238 of 2016 Date: 15th November, 2016 Nn