HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.9538 of 2011 ORDER: This Criminal Petition is filed by the petitioners-accused Nos.2 to 7, under Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.287 of 2011 of Women Police Station, Charminar South Zone, Hyderabad. Heard. The offence alleged against the petitioners is punishable under Section 498-A of IPC. Admittedly, the matter is still at the stage of investigation. Further, the complaint prima facie reveals specific allegations against the petitioners. Hence, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings against the petitioners, at this stage. In any event, having considered the fact that the offence arose out of matrimonial disputes and if the petitioners are arrested at this stage, that will affect the future settlement, if any, between the parties, the police, W.P.S., South Zone, Charminar, Hyderabad, are hereby directed to complete the investigation without making arrest of the petitioners. With the above direction, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed shall stand closed. _____________ RAJA ELANGO, J 30th September, 2011 cbs HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO Criminal Petition No.9538 of 2011 (Disposed of) 30th September, 2011 cbs