THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.9605 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners approach this Court with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.68 of 2011 of Women Police Station, Central Crime Station, Hyderabad, wherein they are arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 498-A IPC and 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Heard. Today, the petitioners and the de facto complainant are present before this Court. The de facto complainant filed a copy of her household card bearing No.WAP167553800770, in proof of her identity, and also an affidavit stating that at the intervention of elders, herself and the petitioners decided to resolve all the disputes between them and, in pursuance thereof, they have entered into a Memorandum of compromise dated 10.07.2011, narrating the terms and conditions of compromise between them, which shall be made as part and parcel of the record. A copy of memorandum of compromise signed by both parties is also filed along with the main petition. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that there is no objection to quash the proceedings against the petitioners inasmuch as both the parties settled the matter amicably. In the light of the compromise arrived at between the parties, this Court is of the view that by invoking the provisions under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the proceedings against the petitioners can be quashed. In view of compounding of the offence, the parties are directed to pay an amount of Rs.5,000/-(Rupees five thousand only) towards costs before the A.P. Legal Services Authority, Hyderabad, and accordingly they have paid the same before the said Authority vide receipt No.378 dated 11.10.2011. Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is allowed quashing the proceedings initiated against the petitioners/Accused in Crime No.68 of 2011 of Women Police Station, Central Crime Station, Hyderabad. Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this Criminal Petition shall stand closed. _____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 11th October 2011 Rns