ORDER

Dated this the 25^th day of November, 2025 This Crl.M.C. has been filed by the petitioner, who is the 2^nd in Crime No.VC 23/2016 of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Palakkad and the prayers herein are as under: i. Quash all proceedings against the petitioner/2^nd accused in Crime No.VC 23/2016 registered by Deputy Superintendent of Police, VACB Palakkad and filed before the Hon’ble Court of Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge (Vigilance)

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ii. Direct the respondents 2 & 3 to submit a report stating whether any material found against the petitioner after the 9 years prolonging investigation.

iii. Issue such directions or orders to secure the ends of justice to the petitioner which this honourable court may deem fit.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Public Prosecutor.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner pointed out the long delay in filing report, after highlighting the innocence of the petitioner.

4. Going through the report of the Investigating Officer, dated 21.11.2025, it has been submitted in paragraph Nos.8, 9 and 10 as under:

“8) It is submitted that, on verification of the 97 application files pertaining to the yea