Manda Polu Raju v. The State Of A.P

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K. JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No. 11400 of 2016 ORDER:

The criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the proceedings in FIR.No.45 of 2016 of the Station House Officer, Ardhaveedu Police Station, Prakasam District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A IPC read with 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner/Accused and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State.

Having heard the learned Counsel on either side and having perused the record, it is clear that specific allegations were made against the petitioner 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 ground 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 petitioner, the Criminal Petition is disposed of, directing the investigating agency to proceed with the investigation and complete the same within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. During the course of investigation, the petitioner is at liberty to avail remedies as available under law seeking bail or appropriate relief.

Miscellaneous petitions pending consideration if any in the Criminal Petition shall stand closed in consequence. No

order as to costs.

------------------------------------ JUSTICE M.S.K. JAISWAL DATED 4th AUGUST, 2016.

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