THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE P. SWAROOP REDDY CRIMINAL PETITION No.9638 OF 2009 ORDER: This Criminal petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is filed by the petitioner – accused No.1 seeking to quash the proceedings in S.C.No.64 of 2009 on the file of the Additional District and Sessions Judge-cum-Family Court, Guntur. 2. Heard. 3. In the circumstances, petition can be disposed of without notice to second respondent, as admittedly, witnesses were not cross- examined. No doubt, it was absolutely on account of the lapse on the part of the petitioner, who absconded and was produced only after notice to sureties was issued. 4. In the circumstances, the petition allowed and the witnesses/P.Ws.1 to 5 shall be recalled for cross-examination. In view of the nature of the history of the petitioner, who absconded during the trial, thereby delaying the disposal, he shall not be released on bail till the completion of the trial, which shall be completed expeditiously. ___________________ P. SWAROOP REDDY, J. Date: 18.11.2009. Note: Communicate the order to the trial Court forthwith. B/o. Rns