THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.13827 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners approached this Court invoking the provisions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.241 of 2011 of Nandyal Taluq Police Station, Kurnool District, whereby they are arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 498(A) of IPC and 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Heard. Admittedly, the matter is still at the stage of investigation. On perusal of the complaint, this Court is of the view that there are some allegations, which are to be investigated into by the investigation agency. Since the offence arises out of matrimonial disputes, the arrest of the petitioners would cause prejudice to the future settlement, if any, between the parties. Hence, the first respondent-police are hereby directed to complete the investigation without making arrest of the petitioners and file final report either way. With the above observation, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions filed in this Criminal Petition, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 28th December 2011 Rns