( 1 ) PETITIONER M/s M. S. Associates has assailed the order dated 26th December, 1995, passed by the Commissioner of Police under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure In Short Cr. P. C.) thereby prohibiting lottery trade in Delhi w. e. f. 28th December,1995. This order was passed because it was apprehended that sale. of lottery tickets and the connecting activities are likely to cause disturbance of the public tranquility and public morale and breech of peace and danger to human life and property in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (in short NCT of Delhi ). This order was to remain in force for a period of 60 days i. e,. upto 25th February,1996 unless withdrawn earlier. Subsequent thereto the Government of NCT of Delhi issued a Notification published in Part-IV of Delhi Gazette (Extra Ordinary) dated 28th February,1996 indicating therein that order of 26th Decmber,1995 made by Commissioner of Police, Delhi shall remain in force for a further period of six months commencing from 26th February,1996.

( 2 ) PETITIONERS have felt aggreived with the impugned Notification dated 28th February, 1996 issued by respondent No. 2 i. e. NCT or Delhi. The said order has