Quick Summary: In a recent decision, Justice Tirumala Devi Eada looked into a request by Orre Chinna Mallaiah, who wanted the legal case against him to be dropped. The case involves accusations under different parts of the Indian Penal Code and the SC ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. The court decided not to drop the case but told the police to continue investigating with certain guidelines.
Orre Chinna Mallaiah, a 38-year-old farmer from Mukkidigundam Village, asked the court to drop the case against him, which was recorded at Kollapur Police Station. He was charged with breaking the law under Sections 115(2) and 352 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3(1)(r) of the SC ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Orre Chinna Mallaiah's lawyer, Sri B. Bhagath Sain, argued for dropping the case. However, he also asked the court to tell the police to keep investigating by giving a notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, which used to be Section 41-A of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Justice Tirumala Devi Eada, after listening to both sides, decided not to drop the case. Instead, she told Orre Chinna Mallaiah to help with the investigation. The court said:
"The Investigating Officer is directed to follow the procedure... and complete the investigation strictly in accordance with law."
Orre Chinna Mallaiah needs to give all necessary information and documents to help with the investigation. The court stressed the importance of finishing the investigation lawfully and efficiently.
The court decided that the case against Orre Chinna Mallaiah will continue, and he must cooperate with the investigation. The police are instructed to follow specific procedures to ensure a fair and transparent investigation.
