T. Sulochana v. The State Of A.P

HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE B. SIVA SANKARA RAO CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.8957, 8961 & 8971 of 2017 COMMON ORDER:

Heard learned counsel for the petitioners/accused Nos.1 to 6 in crime No.157 of 2017 of Women Police Station, Guntur Urban, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A & 506 IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, and also learned Public Prosecutor representing the State.

In view of the order of this Court dated 31.07.2017 in Crl.P.No.6493 of 2017 relying upon the latest two Judge Bench expression of the Apex Court dated 27.07.2017 in Crl.A.1265 of 2017 (SLP (Crl.) No.2013 of 2017 in Rajesh Sharma & Others Vs. State of U.P. & Another), this is a fit case to refer the matter to the Committee for report to consider any reconciliation. Having regard to the above and as per the directions of the Apex Court, these Criminal Petitions are disposed of while directing the Investigation Officer to investigate, but not to arrest the petitioners unless report of the Committee on its constitution is received, however this does not prevent the securing for interrogation as part of investigation.

Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. _____________________________________ JUSTICE Dr. B.SIVA SANKARA RAO Date: 19.09.2017 ska