2025 Supreme(Online)(AP) 9247

HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
N. HARINATH, J
KamalaPadu VenkateSulu – Appellant
Versus
The State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
CRLP NO'. :N427 OF 2025

The High Court has the authority to grant interim stays under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to ensure rights protection in ongoing legal proceedings.

Headnote:(A) Criminal Procedure Code - Section 482 - Criminal Petition filed for stay of further proceedings in a lower court matter - High Court grants interim stay on appearance for the petitioners pending disposal of the CRLP - Court directs issue of notice to the respondents to show cause - Emphasizes the importance of judicial review in maintaining the integrity of ongoing proceedings. (Paras 1, 2)

(B) Judicial Review - Scope and Purpose - The court highlights that its role is to ensure fair trial and protect the rights of the accused - The necessity of scrutinizing lower court proceedings underpins the application of section 482 in preserving justice and preventing misuse of legal processes. (Para 1)

Facts of the case:
The petitioners sought a stay on proceedings against them in a case pending before the Additional Junior Civil Judge, which they argued could infringe upon their rights.

Findings of Court:
The court granted an interim stay of appearance for the petitioners while issuing notice to respondents - This ensures that the petitioners are not prejudiced before the resolution of their petition before the High Court.

Issues: The primary issue was whether the petitioners' request for a stay on further proceedings should be granted pending the outcome of the petition.

Ratio Decidendi: The court identified the importance of allowing due process and protecting the rights of individuals involved in lower court s proceedings while under review.

Result: Interim stay granted.