2. Since the facts and circumstances in all these matters are exactly the same and the offences have been registered pursuant to a raid effected by Assistant Superintendent of Police probably resorting to Section 6 (1) (ii) of the Gambling Act, in order to avoid rigmarole all these matters are being disposed of by this common judgment. 3/10
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3. We have heard both the sides finally with their consent.
4. On a tip off received by the Assistant Superintendent of Police Mr. Pankaj Kumavat, the police including him, effected raids on various establishment from Osmanabad City perhaps from the same complex, one after the other between 17.45 and 19.00 on 13.05.2022. It is alleged that all these premises were being used as common gaming house. The instruments of gaming were seized. These petitioners were arrested except the petitioner No.1. Offences were registered in Writ Petition No.200/2024 under Section 12(a), whereas, in the other petitions under Section 4 and 5 of the Gambling Act.