THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No. 10888 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners approach this Court invoking the provisions under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. seeking to quash the proceedings against them in Crime No.141 of 2011 of Penukonda Police Station, Anantapur District, whereby they are arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 498(A) and 109 read with 34 IPC and 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The case of the prosecution is that the marriage of the complainant and A1 took place in the month of February 2011 as per Muslim rites and customs. After the marriage, the accused looked after the complainant very well for one month and there after started harassing her physically and mentally by demanding additional dowry. Hence the complaint. 4. On perusal of the complaint and other material on record, this Court is of the view that some allegations are there against the petitioners, which are to be investigated by the Investigating Officer. 5. Since the offence arises out of matrimonial disputes, any arrest of the petitioners would cause prejudice to the future settlement if any between the parties. Hence, the Investigating Officer is hereby directed to complete the investigation and file final report either way without making arrest of the petitioners - accused. 6. With the above observation, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. The Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, filed along with this Criminal Petition shall stand closed. __________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 8th November 2011 Rns