Mulugurthi Ganeswara Rao v. State Of Andhra Pradesh,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K.JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.9778 of 2016

ORDER

This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings in Crime No.71 of 2016 of Narasapur Rural Police Station, West Godavari District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 448, 352, 290, 506(2) r/w 34 IPC and Section 3(i)(x) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the State.

3. As seen from the complaint, it is evident that there are certain allegations against the petitioners. The truth or otherwise of the allegations made against the petitioners in the complaint can be ascertained by the investigating agency during the course of investigation. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to quash the impugned proceedings. However, the police concerned are directed to proceed with the investigation without arresting the petitioners. The petitioners are directed to appear before the investigating agency, as and when required and cooperate with the investigating agency.

4. With the above directions, the Criminal Petition is disposed of.

5. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this criminal petition shall stand closed.

________________ M.S.K.JAISWAL,J Date:08.07.2016 pab