THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.9077 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners/A-1 to A-4 approached this Court with a prayer to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Crime No.191 of 2011 of Women Police Station, Cyberabad, Ranga Reddy District. Heard. Admittedly, the matter is at the stage of investigation. Offences alleged against the petitioners are punishable under Section 498-A of IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act. On perusal of the record, it is seen that there are some allegations against the petitioners herein and, as such, this Court is of the view that this is a matter that requires to be investigated into by the police. But at the same time, since the offences arise out of matrimonial disputes, if the petitioners are arrested, it may cause prejudice, in case there is any proposal for settlement between the parties in future. Hence, the investigating officer is directed to complete the investigation of the case without making arrest of the petitioners herein. Further, the petitioners are also directed to cooperate with the investigating officer in completion of the case. They are also directed to appear before the investigating officer as and when required by him. Accordingly, this criminal petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this criminal petition shall stand closed. ____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 27.09.2011 v v