THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.13823 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners-Accused 1 to 5 approached this Court with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.435 of 2011 of Women Police Station, CCS, Hyderabad, whereby they are arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC and 4 and 6 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Heard. Admittedly, the matter is still at the stage of investigation. On perusal of the record, this Court is of the view that there are some prima facie allegations against the petitioners and this is a matter, which requires to be investigated into thoroughly by the Police. As such, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings against the petitioners at this stage. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners apprehend arrest in the hands of the 1st respondent-Police. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the presence of the petitioners before the police as well as the trial Court is dispensed with until filing of charge sheet. With the above observation, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions filed along with the Criminal Petition, if any, shall stand closed. _____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 28th December 2011 Rns