THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.2792 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners/Accused Nos.1,3 to 7, 9 and 10 approached this Court with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.44 of 2010 on the file of the Gurramkonda Police Station, Gurramkonda Mandal, Chittoor District. Heard. Admittedly, the matter is at the stage of investigation. Offences alleged against the petitioners are punishable under Sections 403, 406 and 420 read with Section 34 IPC. On perusal of the record, this Court is of the view that this is a matter that requires to be investigated into by the police. As such, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation at this stage. The criminal petition is, accordingly, dismissed. In any event, considering the nature of the allegations, the respondent police are directed to strictly follow the amended provisions of Section 41 Cr.P.C. while making arrest of the petitioners. Miscellaneous petitions filed in this criminal petition, if any, shall stand closed. ____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 29.03.2011 v v