1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI THURSDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE I^J'i k.m z “ ;i PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B. KRISHNA MOHAN a» WRIT PETITION NO: 131 OF 2014 and CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.2754. 2758. 2759 & 2768 of 2019 WRIT PETITION NO: 131 OF 2014 Between: 1. Vommi Rama Murty Chits and Investments (Pvt) Ltd, Kancharapalem, rep. by Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 36-46- 37, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 2. Vommi Rama Murty Educational Society, rep. by Vommi Narayana, S/o Madhusudana Rao, D.No. 36-46-37, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 3. Vommi Rama Murthy Medicinal & Aromatical Plantation, Rep. by Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o Late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 36-46-37, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 4. V.R. Agro Farms & Houses, Rep. by V. Srinivasa Rao, D.No. 36-46-37, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 5. Vishnu Infotech, Rep. by V. Srinivasa Rao, D.No. 36-46-37, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 6. Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 7. Vommi Rama Narayana, S/o Madhusudana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 8. B.V. Ramesh Chandra, Director, V.R. Chits & Investments Pvt. Ltd, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 9. Vommi Krishna Rao, S/o Late Ramana Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. 10.Vommi Anasuyamma, D/o Late Rama Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Vishakapatnam. ...Petitioners AND 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, rep: by its Secretary, Home (General B) Dept, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2. Additional Director General of Police, Crime Investigation Department, Saifabad, Hyderabad. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ or order or direction declaring G.O.Ms.No. 25 HOME (General-B) Department dated 29-01-2013 as ultra-vires, arbitrary, illegal, unjust., and in violation of Principles of Natural Justice. I.A. NO: 1 OF 2014rWPMP. NO: 142 OF 20141 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the operation of G.O.Ms.No. 25 HOME (General-B) Department dated 29-01-2013 pending disposal of the Writ Petition. Counsel for the Petitioners: Smt. C Sindhu Kumari Counsel for the Respondents: GP for Home CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2754 OF 2019 Between: Vommi Venkata Simhadri Sri Vishnu, D/o. Madhusudana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancharapalem, Visakhaptnam ...Petitioner AND 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its public prosecutor, Amaravathi. 2. The State represented by, the competent authority, under AP, Protection of depositors of financial establishments Act, 1999/Additional Director General of Police CID, AP. 3. State, rep. by Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID, RCIU, Visakhaptnam. ...Respondents Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to quash JCC.No. 204/2008 on the file of Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam. I.A. NO: 2 OF 2019 Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings in JCC No.204/2008 on the file of the Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam pending disposal of the above quash petition. I.A. NO: 1 OF 2023 Between: 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its public prosecutor, Amaravathi. 2. The State represented by, the competent authority, under AP, Protection of depositors of financial establishments Act, 1999/Additional Director General of Police CID, AP. 3. The State, rep. by Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID, RCIU, Visakhaptnam. ...Petitioners/Respondents AND Vommi Venkata Simhadri Sri Vishnu, D/o. Madhusudana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69 Kancharapalem, Visakhaptnam ...Petitioner Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to Vacate the interim stay order passed in CRL.P.No.2754 of 2019 dated 16-12-2021 in the interest of justice. This Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition and upon hearing the arguments of Smt. C Sindhu Kumari, Advocate for the Petitioner and the Public Prosecutor on behalf of the Respondents. CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2758 OF 2019 Between: 1. Vommi Ram Murthy Chits, and Investments Pvt. Ltd., Kancherlapalem, Rep by Mr V Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46- 37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam Vommi Rama Murthy Educational Society, Rep by Vommi Narayana, S/o Madhusudhan Rao, D.No. 36-46-37 Visakhapatnam Vommi Rama Murthy Medical, and Aromatical Plantations, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam. V.R. Agro Farms and Houses, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam Vishnu Infotech, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam. Vommi Srinivasa Rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam Vommi Rama Narayana, S/o Madhusudhana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam B V Ramesh Chandra, Director, V.R. Chits and investments Pvt. Ltd., D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam. Vommi Krishna Rao, S/o late Ramana Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 2. Kancherlapalem 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. lO.Vommi Anasuyamma, D/o late Rama Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam ...Petitioners AND 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Public Prosecutor, Secretary, Home, Vijayawada, High Court of A.P., Amaravathi. 2. Additional Director General of Police, C.B.C.I.D./Competent Authority under AP. Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam. ...Respondents Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to quash C.C.No.1 of 2008 on the file of Court of the Metropolitan Sessions Judge- cum- Special Court for AP Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam. I.A. NO: 2 OF 2019 Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay of all further proceedings in C.C. No. 1/2008 on the file of the court of Metropolitan Sessions Judge cum Special Court for AP Protection of depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam. This Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition and upon hearing the arguments of Smt. C Sindhu Kumari, Advocate for the Petitioner and the Public Prosecutor behalf of the Respondents. on CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2759 OF 2019 Between: 1. Vommi Venkata Simhadri Sri Vishnu, D/o. Madhusudana Rao, D No 56- 1-69, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam. ...Petitioner AND 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep., by its Public Prosecutor, Amaravathi. 2. The State Represented by the competent authority. Under A.P Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999/Additional Director General of Police CID, A.P. 3. State, Rep. by deputy Superintendent of Police, CID, RCIU, Visakhapatnam. ...Respondents Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to quash JCC No. 107/2018 on the file of Juvenile Justice board Visakhapatnam. I.A. NO: 2 OF 2019 Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings in JCC No 107/2018 on the file of Juvenile Justice board Visakhapatnam pending disposal of above quash petition. I.A. NO: 1 OF 2023 Between: 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep., by its Public Prosecutor, Amaravathi. 2. The State Represented by the competent authority. Under A.P Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999/Additionai Director General of Police CID, A.P. 3. The State, Rep. by deputy Superintendent of Police, CID, RCIU Visakhapatnam. ...Petitioners/Respondents AND 1. Vommi Venkata Simhadri Sri Vishnu, D/o. Madhusudana Rao, D No 56- 1-69, Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam. ...Respondent/Petitioner/Accused Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to vacate the interim stay order passed in Crl.P.No.2759 of 2019 dated 16-12-2021. This Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition and upon hearing the arguments of Smt. C Sindhu Kumari, Advocate for the Petitioner and the Public Prosecutor on behalf of the Respondents. CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2768 OF 2019 Between: 1. Vommi Ram Murthy Chits, and Investments Pvt. Ltd., Kancherlapalem, Rep by Mr V Srinivasa Rao S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 2. Vommi Rama Murthy Educational Society, Rep by Vommi Narayana S/o Madhusudhan Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Visakhapatnam 3. Vommi Rama Murthy Medical and Aromatical Plantations, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao SA) late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 4. V.R. Agro Farms and Houses, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao Sio late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 5. Vishnu Infotech, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao S/o Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam Kancherlapalem 6. Vommi srinivasa rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 7. Vommi Rama Narayana, S/o Madhusudhana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 8. B V Ramesh Chandra, Director, V.R. Chits and Investments Pvt. Ltd., D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 9. Vommi Krishna Rao, S/o late Ramana Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 10.Vommi Anasuyamma, D/o late Rama Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam ...Petitioners/Accused 1 to 5 & 7 to 11 AND 1. State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Public Prosecutor, Secretary, Home, Amaravathi, Vijayawada, High Court of A.P., Amaravathi. 2. Additional Director General of Police, C.B.C.I.D. /Competent Authority under AP. Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam. ...Respondents Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to quash C.C.No.2 of 2008 on the file of Court of the Metropolitan Sessions Judge- cum- Special Court for AP Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam. LA. NO: 2 OF 2019 Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant stay of all further proceedings in C.C. No.2/2008 on the file of the court of the metropolitan sessions judge cum special court for AP, Protection of depositors of financial establishment Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam, pending disposal of above Quash Petition. LA. NO: 1 OF 2023 Between: Additional Director General of Police, C.B.C.I.D. /Competent Authority under AP. Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999. ...Petitioner/Respondent AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Public Prosecutor, Secretary, Home, Amaravathi, Vijayawada, High Court of A.P., Amaravathi. ...Respondent/PetitionerNo.1 2. Vommi Ram Murthy Chits, and Investments Pvt. Ltd., Kancherlapalem, Rep by Mr V Srinivasa Rao S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 3. Vommi Rama Murthy Educational Society, Rep by Vommi Narayana S/o Madhusudhan Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 4. Vommi Rama Murthy Medical and Aromatical Plantations, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao SA) late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 5. V.R. Agro Farms and Houses, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao Sio late Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 6. Vishnu Infotech, Rep by Vommi Srinivasa Rao S/o Ramachandra Rao, D.No.36-46-37, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 7. Vommi srinivasa rao, S/o late Ramachandra Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 8. Vommi Rama Narayana, S/o Madhusudhana Rao, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 9. B V Ramesh Chandra, Director, V.R. Chits and Investments Pvt. Ltd., D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam 10.Vommi Krishna Rao, S/o late Ramana Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam H.Vommi Anasuyamma, D/o late Rama Murthy, D.No. 56-1-69, Kancherlapalem, Visakhapatnam ...Respondents/Petitioners/Accused Petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to Vacate the interim stay order passed in CRL.P.No.2768 of 2019 dated 16.12.2021. This Petition coming on for hearing, upon perusing the Memorandum of Grounds of Criminal Petition and upon hearing the arguments of Smt. C Sindhu Kumari, Advocate for the Petitioner and the Public Prosecutor behalf of the Respondents. The Court made the following: COMMON ORDER on APHC010130192019 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) m [3233] THURSDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN Crl.P.Nos.2754. 2758. 2759 & 2768 of 2019 and W.P.No.131 of 2014 CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2754/2019 Between: VVenkata Simhadri Sri Vishnu ...PETITIONER/ACCUSED AND The State Of Ap and Others ...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT(S) CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2758/2019 Between: Vommi Ram Murthy Chits and Others ...PETITIONER/ACCUSED(S) AND State Of Ap and Others ...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT{S) CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2759/2019 Between: V V Simhadri Sri Vishnu ...PETITIONER/ACCUSED AND The State Of Ap and Others ...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT(S) CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 2768/2019 Between: Vommi Ram Murthy Chits and Others ...PETITIONER/ACCUSED(S) AND State Of Ap and Others ...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT(S) Counsel for the Petitioner/accused: 1.CSINDHUKUMARI Counsel for the Respondent/complainant(S): 1. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR WRIT PETITION NO: 131/2014 Between: Vommi Rama Murty Chits And Investments (pvt) Ltd, and ...PETITIONER(S) Others AND State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1.CSINDHU KUMARI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR HOME 2. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR ...RESPONDENT(S) 3 The Court made the following Common Order: In all these Criminal Petitions, the common prayer is that to quash the C.C.Nos.1 & 2 of 2008 on the file of Metropolitan Sessions Judge-cum- Special Court for Protection of Andhra Pradesh Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam and J.C.C.Nos.204 and 107 of 2008 on the file of Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam. 2. The learned Senior Counsel Sri S.S.Prasad appearing for the petitioners submits that the Cr.Nos.21 of 2005, 355 and 356 of 2005 were registered by the V Town Police Station, Visakhapatnam under Sections 406, 420, 120B IPC and under Section 5 of Depositors Act, R/w Section 56 of the Chit Funds Act, 1971. After completion of the investigation, the charge sheets were filed before the Court of Metropolitan Sessions Judge and Special Judge to try the cases under A. P.Protection pf Depositors and Financial Establishments Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam and before the Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam. The cases were registered as C.C.Nos.1 & 2 of 2005 on the file of Metropolitan Sessions Judge and Special Judge to try the cases under A.P.Protection of Depositors and Financial Establishments Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam and J.C.C.Nos.107 & 204 of 2008 on the file of Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam. (a) As per the charge sheets, the total amount that was received by the petitioners mostly on the basis of promissory notes was Rs.26,97,58,185/-. The total number of persons paid the money as per the charge sheet are 946. The competent authority under the Depositors Act representing the prosecution, depositors and the petitioners herein arrived at settlement under which the individual persons who paid the money to the petitioners should be paid off with interest accrued up to 2005 when the were registered towards full and final settlement of all their claims against the petitioners. crimes (b) Pursuant to the aforesaid settlement, the competent authority filed Crl.M.P.No.2257 of 2006 and 2258 of 2016 in C.C.Nos.1 & 2 of 2005 and the Special Court appointed a retired District Judge as Commissioner to act on behalf of the Court for the purpose of verifying the claims of the individuals and to their entitlement and to prepare a list of such eligible persons who are entitled for repayment vide order dated 02.08.2016. The learned Commissioner verified all the claims and submitted a report dated 17.04.2017 inter alia stating that there were around 2657 persons who are claiming the money. The said report was accepted by the Special Court by order dated 17.04.2017. The competent authority pursuant to the said settlement, filed another application in Crl.M.P.No.1234 of 2016 under Section 6(4) of the Depositors Act. The Special Court by order dated 17.04.2017 allowed the said application and directed the learned Commissioner to disburse the amounts to the legitimate claimants as per the above said report submitted by the Commissioner. Accordingly, all the claimants received their money due in full and final settlement of all their claims against the petitioners, submitted duly verified affidavits to that effect notes on the basis of and surrendered their documents like promissory f which they made their claims. said orders of the Special Court dated (c) As per the above the Commissioner settled the claims and paid to the 2531 17.04.2017, claimants in full and final settlement of all their claims. However, he further stated that about 132 persons could not be paid for various reasons like non availability of the person, or formalities not complied with or loss of their shifted their addresses or whereabouts are not known. promissory notes or The amounts due Rs.1,25,56,636/- was deposited with the competent authority in the S.B.l. (d) For the above said developments in the above said cases that are before the Special Court under the above said enactment, the further continuation of the proceedings against the petitioners would be a would lead to the miscarriage of justice as the pending futile exercise and it petitioners’ liability was duly discharged by disbursing the entitled money for the depositors by the Commissioner appointed by the Special Court. As the list of witnesses have no grievance against the petitioners/ accused there would not be any situation for seeking conviction of these petitioners even under the above said special enactment. Hence, the petitioners are seeking justice under Section 48 of the Cr.P.C. before this Hon ble Court. 6 (e) To substantiate his reported in B.S.JoshI and others International Private Ltd. Vs. State another vs. State of Talangana consistently held that such remain as a futile exercise, settled between the parties which transactions and in default of the contention, he relies upon the decisions vs. State of Haryana \ Gold Quest of Tamilnadu^ K.Bharathi Devi and another^ wherein their Lordships exercise of continuation of transaction and would as the matters comprehensively, fully and finally are basically arising out of the commercial same, the consequential crimes were registered in those cases, uitimateiy, in view of the settiements they ended in quashing of the charge sheets. were He also refers to the decisions on similar lines reported in Nikhil Merchant alias Parabhatbhai Bhisminibhai Gujarat® and Central Bureau of Investigati others® vs. C.B.I.^ Parabhat Bhai Aahir Karmur and others vs. State of vs. Sadhu Ram Singla and on 3. On the other hand, the teamed Assistant Public Prosecutor for the respondents submits that, if is true that the above settlement made and majority of them and final settlement and for the balance left interest may be protected. For which it i appearing was were cleared with all the dues towards their full over persons of 132, their is very clear that even according to ^ 2003 (4)see 675 ^2014 (15) see 235 ^ 2024(10) see 384 2008 (9) see 677 ® 2017(9)see 641 ® 2017(5)see 350 7 the arrangement made by the Commissioner with the consent of the Special Court, the above said balance amount was deposited with the competent authority covering the interest of those 132 persons and in case whenever they approach, they would get their due amount in accordance with law subject to following the due procedure. 4. Taking into consideration of the above said facts and circumstances. reasoning and the settled legal position as held in the above said decisions, it is a fit case to quash the above said pending cases against the petitioners before the Special Court to avoid the miscarriage of justice. 5. Accordingly, the Crl.P.Nos.2754, 2758, 2759 & 2768 of 2019 are allowed quashing the above said cases. Consequently, in view of allowing of the Criminal Petitions, no further orders are necessary in the writ petition. Accordingly, the W.P.No.131 of 2014 is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel. Miscellaneous Petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. Sd/- K. KASI RAO ACHARI ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER To, 1. The Metropolitan Sessions Jodge- oum- Special Court for AP Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishment Act, 1999, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 2. The Juvenile Justice Board, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 3. The Station House Officer, Visakhapatnam V Town Police Station, Visakhapatnam District. 4. One CC to Smt. C Sindhu Kumari, Advocate [OPUC] 5. Two CCs to GP for Home, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 6. The Secretary, Home (General B) Dept, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District. 7. The Additional Director General of Police, Crime Investigation Department, A.P.Police Head Quarter, Mangalagiri, Guntur District, 522503 Andhra Pradesh. 8. Three CD Copies. SAM HIGH COURT / SAM DATED: 13/02/2025 COMMON ORDER WP.No.131 of 2014 & CRLP Nos.2754, 2758, 2759 & 2768 of 2019 = 2 7 MAR 2025 . Current Section CLOSING THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS ALLOWING THE CRIMINAL PETITIONS WITHOUT COSTS