Orsu Prakash v. State Of Andhra Pradesh

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY W.P.NO.29597 and 29618 OF 2018 COMMON ORDER Petitioners in both the writ petitions are the accused in Cr.Nos.314 and 312 of 2018 respectively, on the file of 3rd respondent - Station House Officer, Piduguralla Police Station at Piduguralla, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. Alleging that 3rd respondent is not following the procedure laid down under Section 41-A of Cr.P.C., while conducting investigation in the above said crimes, the present writ petitions are filed.

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home, produced written instructions of Inspector of Police, Head Quarters CID (A.P.), Mangalagiri, denying the allegations of the petitioners and stating that petitioners are not cooperating with the investigation and filed the present writ petition with false allegations.

In the written instructions it is not stated when the notices under Section 41-A of Cr.P.C., were issued to the petitioners In view of the same, writ petitions are disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent to follow the procedure laid down under Section 41-A of Cr.P.C. and if petitioners are not co-operating, it is open to him to take appropriate action in accordance with law. Interlocutory applications pending, if any, shall stand closed. No costs. ------------------------------------------------ A.RAJASHEKER REDDY,J DATE:04.09.2018 AVS