Vemuri Kanaka Venkata Naga Surya Prakash , V.K.V.N.S.Prakash v. The State Of A.P

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.S.K. JAISWAL CRIMINAL PETITION No.11080 of 2016 ORDER:

The criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings in Crime No.135 of 2016 on the file of Station House Officer, Gudivada I Town police station, Krishna District, registered for the offences punishable under Section 498A of IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioners/ A-1 to A-3 and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the State.

Specific allegations were made against the petitioners 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 petitioners, the Criminal Petition is disposed of, directing the investigating agency to proceed with the investigation, however, without arresting the petitioners/A-1 to A-3 in the above crime, till the investigation is completed and the charge sheet is filed.

Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand

closed in consequence.

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