THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.10044 of 2011 ORDER: This criminal petition is filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. by the petitioner – Accused seeking to quash the proceedings against him in Crime No.115 of 2010 of Markapur Town Police Station, Prakasam District, whereby he is arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 406, 324 and 506 IPC. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The allegation against the petitioner is that the respondent -de facto complainant pledged some jewels and even after payment by the respondent, the petitioner herein refused to return the jewels and also assaulted the respondent - complainant. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the jewels are not pledged by the respondent, but some other person pledged the said jewels. So, the petitioner refused to return the same. Hence, it is a false complaint. 5. This Court is of the view that it is a matter to be investigated. Hence, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation at this stage. But, at the same time, taking into consideration that there are some disputed facts, the petitioner is directed to approach the District and Sessions Judge and file a petition seeking anticipatory bail. On such filing, the learned District and Sessions Judge is directed to consider the same favourably. 6. 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 19th October 2011, Rns.