THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.10875 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners – A1 to A5 approach this Court with a prayer to quash the proceedings against them in F.I.R.No.252 of 2011 of Raidurgam Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, Hyderabad, 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. Offence alleged against the petitioners is punishable under Sections 498-A of IPC and 3 and 4 of the D.P.Act. On perusal of the record, this Court is of the view that this is a matter, which requires to be investigated into by the Police. As such, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings against the petitioners at this stage. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners apprehend arrest in the hands of the 1st respondent-Police. In the present case, the question of identity and custodial interrogation is not necessary. Hence, the first respondent-Police are directed to complete the investigation without making arrest of the petitioners. 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 5th November 2011, Rns.