HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.9536 of 2011 ORDER: This Criminal Petition is filed by the petitioners-accused, under Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.81 of 2011 of P.S. Vemulavada, Karimnagar District. Heard. The offence alleged against the petitioners is punishable under Section 3(1)(x) of SCs & STs (POA) Act, 1989. Admittedly, the matter is still at the stage of investigation. Further, the complaint prima facie reveals specific allegations against the petitioners. Hence, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings against the petitioners, at this stage. In any event, having considered the fact that there is every possibility of settlement between the parties, the police, Vemulavada P.S., Karimnagar District, are hereby directed to complete the investigation without making arrest of the petitioners. With the above direction, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed shall stand closed. _____________ RAJA ELANGO, J 30th September, 2011 cbs HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Criminal Petition No.9526 of 2011 (Disposed of) 30th September, 2011 cbs