K.Tejeshwara Rao v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the Single Judge held that the presence of a counter-complaint indicates a factual dispute requiring investigation. The petition was dismissed, but an order restraining police arrest of the petitioner during inquiry was passed.
What did the court decide?
Acquitted of quashing order; directed to complete investigation without arresting the petitioner.