THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE P. SWAROOP REDDY CRIMINAL PETITION No.370 OF 2010 ORDER: This criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the petitioner – accused seeking to quash the proceedings in Crime No.13 of 2010 of Shadnagar Police Station, Mahabubnagar, registered for the offence punishable under Section 420 IPC. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The dispute is predominantly civil in nature, but, it cannot be said that there is no criminal element at all, particularly, in view of the fact that the property under an agreement of sale to the de facto complainant – second respondent, was admittedly sold by the petitioner – accused to third parties. Though it is the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner – accused that the de facto complainant-respondent has deliberately delayed the execution of the document and failed to appear for registration of the document by paying balance sale consideration and as the petitioner was in dire need of money, she was forced to sell the property after giving notice to the complainant – second respondent. However, considering the nature of complaint and circumstances of the case, it is directed that the petitioner shall not be arrested till filing of charge sheet, if any. Investigation and consequential steps on the basis of result of investigation shall go on. 4. The Criminal Petition is accordingly disposed of. ___________________ P. SWAROOP REDDY, J. 21st January 2010, Rns.