Gunupudi Ashirvadam, W/O. Gunupudi Venkata Rao, v. State Of Andhra Pradesh,

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.39073 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.310 of 2014 on the file of the 2nd respondent. 2.

Heard and perused the material available on record. 3.

The above crime was registered for the offence under Sections 498-A, 506(2) IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. It is the grievance of the petitioners that there are matrimonial disputes between the 3rd respondent and her husband and with a view to harass the family members of her husband, the 3rd respondent filed a false complaint against the petitioners and that divorce OP is pending before the court concerned.

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The petitioners filed this writ petition challenging the investigation in the above crime. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation in the above crime. However, considering the grievance of the petitioners, without expressing any opinion on merits, 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.

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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: 14th November, 2016 Nn

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO WRIT PETITION No.39073 of 2016 Date: 14th November, 2016 Nn