ORAL ORDER

The petitioners-accused Nos.1 to 4 who are facing trial for the offences punishable under Sections 3,4,5,6 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956 and Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 are before this Court seeking relief.

2. The prosecution alleges that the Inspector of C.C.B, OCW Wing, received information on 16.06.2022, that certain illicit and immoral activities were being carried out at a Spa-centre. He informed his superiors and along with Police personnel and witnesses conducted the raid at the Spa from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and upon raid and inspection, 8 foreign women nationals were rescued, and 5 customers of the Spa were taken into custody. The petitioners No. 1 and 2 were present at the spot at the time of conducting of the raid.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned High Court Government Pleader for the respondent-State.

4. In the instant case, the Sub-Inspector of the Police has conducted an investigation and after completing the investigation, submitted the charge sheet.

5. Section 2(i) of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956 defines ‘special police officer’ as a police officer appointed by or on behalf of the State Gover