N. Hari Babu, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.43965 of 2016 ORDER:

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This writ petition is filed by the petitioners under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to quash the proceedings against them in Crime No.182 of 2016 on the file of T. Sundupalli Police Station, YSR Kadapa District.

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Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

It is stated in the affidavit that the above crime was registered for the offence under Sections 498-A, 354-A IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Taking into consideration the allegations made in the complaint, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime. However, considering the fact that the present complaint has arisen out of matrimonial disputes, the official respondents are directed to complete the investigation and file a final report, in accordance with law, without arresting the petitioners. The petitioners are directed to appear before the Station House Officer concerned as and when required and they are also directed to execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) with one surety each for the like sum each to the satisfaction of the Station House Officer concerned, as surety for their future appearance as and when required. 4.

With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ________________ RAJA ELANGO, J Date: 19th December, 2016 Nn