THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.13312 of 2011 ORDER: This Criminal Petition is filed by the petitioners-A2 and A3 under Section 482 Cr.P.C., seeking to quash the proceedings initiated against them in Cr.No.163 of 2011 of Kothapeta police station, East Godavari District. 2. Heard and perused the record. 3. The offences alleged against the petitioners and others are punishable under Sections 323, 506(2) read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code and Section 3 (1) (x) of SCs & STs (POA) Act. Admittedly, the matter is at the stage of investigation. Further, the complaint prima facie reveals some allegations against the petitioners. Hence, this Court is not inclined to quash the proceedings against the petitioners, at this stage. However, considering the fact that the occurrence took place on 30.11.2011 whereas the crime was registered on 03.12.2011, the police are hereby directed to complete the investigation without making arrest of the petitioners and after competition of investigation to file a final report either way before the competent Court. 5. With the above direction, the Criminal Petition is disposed of. Miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed shall stand closed. _____________ RAJA ELANGO, J 20th December, 20112010. Tsy