THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN WRIT PETITION No. 27776 of 2011 ORDER: While allegations are made against the 3rd respondent of the petitioners’ lives being under threat from him, a Counter-affidavit is filed by the third respondent denying the allegations. I see no reason to examine these contentions in as much as the 3rd respondent is arrayed as a respondent by virtue of his office, and not as a respondent eo-nominee. The petitioners are accused of triple murder, and a complaint has been registered against them in Cr. No.59 of 2011 before the Kanaganipalli police station, Anantapur District for offences under Sections 147, 148, 307, 302 and 120-B read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. The material papers enclosed to the counter-affidavit filed by the 3rd respondent contains photographs which present a gruesome picture of the deceased, including a woman, who have all been hacked to death. However heinous the offences may be, the power to punish those responsible for such gruesome acts is the competent criminal Court alone. The petitioners apprehend threat to their lives enroute Dharmavaram where they are required to be produced before the Judicial Magistrate of I Class. As the petitioners fundamental right to life, under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is at stake, I consider it appropriate to permit them to approach the 2nd respondent at his office before 11.00 a.m, on 15.10.2011. The 2nd respondent shall, thereafter, make adequate arrangements forthwith, including providing sufficient police escort, to ensure that they are safely produced before the Judicial Magistrate of I Class, Dharmavaram, Anantapur District. With these directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Date: 14.10.2011 ____________________________ RAMESH RANGANATHAN, J MRKR