Ajay Reddy Vongala v. The State Of Telangana,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Crl.P.No.5414 of 2016

ORDER

This petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is filed by the petitioner/A1 seeking to quash the proceedings in Cr.No.66 of 2015 of Women Police Station, Warangal Urban, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A, 406 IPC and under Sections 3,4,6 of Dowry Prohibition Act and u/s.156(3) Cr.P.C., against them.

2. It is alleged in the complaint that the marriage of A1 with the daughter of the complainant was performed on 15.02.2013 at R.R. Gardens, Hanamkonda as per Hindu rites and customs. At the time of marriage, the complainant gave Rs.50 lakhs , gold ornaments worth Rs.50 lakhs and silver articles worth Rs.5 lakhs towards dowry to the accused. From the date of marriage, A1 to A9 started harassing his daughter to bring additional dowry of Rs.50 lakhs and half share of immovable properties of the complainant. All the accused used to abuse his daughter in filthy language and subjected her to physical and mental harassment by demanding additional dowry. 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/A1 and file a final report, if any, in accordance with law. 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 direction, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this criminal petition shall stand closed.

_______________ RAJA ELANGO, J 19th April, 2016 sj