Devi Padma v. State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court heard a criminal petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of proceedings against accused Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Addressing the added charge under Section 326 IPC, the court directed strict adherence to Section 41-A Cr.P.C. and Arnesh Kumar guidelines for A.2 and A.4, prohibiting their arrest until investigation ends, while dismissing the petition partially.
What did the court decide?
Directed IO to follow Section 41-A Cr.P.C. and Arnesh Kumar guidelines for A.2 and A.4; no arrest for them till investigation concludes. Petition dismissed against A.3.