THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.9310 of 2011 ORDER: This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., to quash the proceedings in Crime No.42 of 2011 of Thottambedu P.S. Chittoor District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act. On perusal of the entire material available on record, it is clear that there are some allegations arising out of matrimonial disputes as against the petitioners, who are arrayed as Accused. It is represented by the learned counsel for the petitioners-Accused Nos. 1 to 3 that there is every possibility of settlement between the parties and their arrest may cause prejudice in the future settlement. Hence, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings in the said crime at this stage. However, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the concerned police i.e. Station House Officer, Thottambedu P.S., Chittoor District is directed to complete the investigation of the case and file the final report either way without arresting the petitioners-accused Nos. 1 to 3. Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous Petitions filed in this Criminal Petition, if any, shall stand closed. _________________ RAJA ELANGO,J Date:30.09.2011. CHV