Katta Venkata Satyanarayana v. State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
This order dismissed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of proceedings for offences under Section 307 IPC and SC/ST Act. The Court held that investigation is required to determine truth and allowed no arrest until investigation concludes.
What did the court decide?
Police directed not to arrest petitioners until completion of investigation; proceedings not quashed.