Dodda Nagi Reddy v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
APHC Crl.P. No.1217/2026, Dr. Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao, 16-02-2026: quashing petition under S.482 CrPC/S.528 BNSS by Dodda Nagi Reddy and Sunkara Sanjeeva Reddy against Crime No.25/2026, Phirangipuram PS, Guntur (Ss.74, 79, 115(2), 351(2) r/w 3(5) BNS 2023; complainant Jagannadhamma Uppu; Rs.1,20,000 loan dispute; W.P.3629/2026 backdrop). Disposed, not quashed: IO to follow S.35(3) BNSS/S.41-A CrPC notice procedure per Satender Kumar Antil (SLP(Crl) 5191/2021), Arnesh Kumar ((2014) 8 SCC 273), Md. Asfak Alam ((2023) 8 SCC 632); arrest not routine for offences up to 7 years; Practical Solutions Inc. v. State of Telangana (CA 353/2026, 19.01.2026) quoted.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of without quashing Crime No.25 of 2026; Investigating Officer directed to comply with S.35(3) BNSS/S.41-A Cr.P.C. and to strictly follow the directions in Satender Kumar Antil, Arnesh Kumar and Md. Asfak Alam; petitioners to cooperate in the investigation; IO free to proceed per law if offences punishable beyond seven years emerge; miscellaneous petitions closed.