THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.6017 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioner approaches this Court by invoking the provisions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with a prayer to quash the proceedings against him in Crime No.57 of 2004 on the file of the Keshampet Police Station, Mahabubnagar District, whereby he is arrayed as an accused for the offence punishable under Sections 329, 384 and 504 of IPC. 2. Heard both sides. 3. On perusal of the material on record, this court is of the view that the complaint registered in the year 2004. So far, the respondent- police have not taken any steps to arrest the petitioner herein and also they are not proceeding with the investigation. 4. Considering the said fact, the respondent-police are directed to complete the investigation and file final report as expeditiously as possible without making arrest of the petitioner. 5. With the above observation, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. The miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed along with the criminal petition shall stand closed. _____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 21st September 2011, Rns.