Akula Rambabu v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K.JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.11945 of 2016

ORDER

This petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C., is filed by the petitioners seeking to quash the proceedings in Crime No.38 of 2016 of Gangavaram Police Station, East Godavari District, registered for the offence punishable under Section 3 (1) (r) (s) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2015.

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

3. As seen from the complaint, there are certain allegations against the petitioners. Truth or otherwise of the allegations made in the complaint can be ascertained by the investigating agency during the course of investigation. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned proceedings. However, the police concerned are directed to proceed with the investigation without arresting the petitioners herein. The petitioners herein are 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.

___________________ M.S.K.JAISWAL, J AUGUST 16, 2016 YVL