M/S A.V.Thomas Group Of Companies v. The State Of Telangana

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K. JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.11129 of 2016 ORDER:

The criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings in Crime No.376 of 2016 on the file of Malkajgiri Police Station, Cyberabad, Ranga Reddy District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 420, 307, 384, 363, 324, 406, 506, 120B of IPC and Section 156(3) of Cr.P.C.

Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioner/ A-1 and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State.

Specific allegations were made against the petitioner/ A-1 in the complaint. This is a matter, which requires investigation by the police. The truth or otherwise of the allegations can only be decided during course of investigation or trial. I see no ground to interdict the investigation at this stage and quash the first information report.

In the facts and circumstances of the case and as requested by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the Criminal Petition is disposed of, directing the investigating agency to proceed with the investigation, however, without arresting the petitioner/A-1 in the above crime, till the investigation is completed and the charge sheet is filed. It is also made clear that the

petitioner/A-1 shall appear before the police as and when required. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed in consequence.

____________________ M.S.K. JAISWAL, J July 29, 2016 SS