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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K.LAKSHMAN
Vedula Venkataramana – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
K. LAKSHMAN, J.
1. The present criminal petition is filed under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash FIR No. 26/2024 dt. 25.01.2024 registered by P.S. Central Crime Station.
2. Heard Mr. V. Pattabhi, learned senior counsel appearing for Ms. B. Vanaja, learned counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. PalleNageshwar Rao, learned Public Prosecutor appearing for Respondent Nos.1 and 2 and Mr. Nimma Narayana, learned counsel for Respondent No. 3.
Factual Background
3. Respondent No. 3 herein is the complainant. He lodged a complaint dt. 16.12.2023 against the Petitioner herein and another accused before P.S. IS Sadan. The following was allegedin the complaint dt. 16.12.2023:
i. Respondent No. 3 belongs to a Scheduled Caste. In 1982, his father and other members of his community purchased lands in Bowrampet village, Mechal-Malkajgiri District. The entire sale consideration was paid and physical possession was handed over.
ii. Respondent No. 3 and his community members were in possession of the subject lands. However, in 2005, third parties started encroaching on the subject land. They filed civil suits and initiated revenue proceedings in relation to the lands owned by Respondent No. 3 and his c
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