THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.8569 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioners approach the Court with a prayer to quash the complaint in C.C.No.1189 of 2010 on the file of the I Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Visakhapatnam, whereby they are facing charge for the offence punishable under Sections 498-A of IPC. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Public Prosecutor appearing for the State. The Learned counsel for the petitioners raised objection on the ground of jurisdiction. But this Court is of the view that 498-A is a continuous offence and the respondent – de facto complainant can also choose the place where she resides. At this stage, the learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that he is not pressing the main prayer and requested the Court to dispense with the presence of the petitioners before the trial Court. In view of the nature of allegations, where the identity of the accused does not arise, the request of the petitioners can be considered. Accordingly, the criminal petition is disposed of dispensing with the presence of the petitioners before the trial Court except on the dates the learned trial Judge insists for the same and the petitioners shall properly be represented through their counsel before the trial Court. Miscellaneous petitions filed along with the criminal petition, if any, shall stand closed. __________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 20th September 2011 Rns