THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.7828 of 2011 ORDER: Petitioners approach this Court by invoking the provisions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with a prayer to quash the proceedings in Crime No.134 of 2011 on the file of Nuzvid Town Police Station, Krishna District, where the petitioners are arrayed as accused for the offence punishable under Sections 3 and 4 of A.P.Gaming Act. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The case of the prosecution is on 24.08.2011 at about 8.05 p.m., when the Probationary DSP/Circle Inspector along with his staff conducted raid on the Revenue Recreation Club, Nuzvid, he found the accused playing KOTHAMUKKA game by betting with money, he arrested the accused and seized the playing cards, cell phones and money and registered a case against the accused in Crime No.134 of 2011. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the complaint does not disclose any material against the petitioners and even as per the mediators report also, the petitioners are playing only Rummy game, which purely a skill game and not prohibited under the Act. He further submits that the petitioners are not liable for prosecution as the gaming house is a registered club and being audited regularly. 5. This court is of the view that it is a matter to be investigated and it is not the stage to interfere with the investigation. Hence, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the investigation at this initial stage. However, the respondent-police are directed to investigate into the matter and file charge sheet. If the petitioners aggrieved over filing of charge sheet, they are at liberty to challenge the same. 6. The Criminal Petition is accordingly dismissed. The miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed along with the criminal petition shall stand closed. _____________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 30th August 2011, Rns.