Kovvuri Siva Prasad, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh dismissed a Criminal Petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings. Instead of adjudicating merits, the Court disposed of the matter by directing the police to follow Section 41-A Cr.P.C. and apply the Arnesh Kumar guidelines regarding the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Petition disposed of, directing Investigating Officer/Police to follow procedure under Section 41-A Cr.P.C. and Arnesh Kumar guidelines regarding the petitioner.