Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 10-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Adesh Pushpinder Singh; Respondent: State of Punjab.
- The petition is a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) (Diary No. 54001/2026) arising from the impugned final judgment dated 26‑05‑2026 in CRMM No. 25269/2026 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
- The petitioner is implicated in FIR No. 62 of 2026 registered at Police Station Gidderbaha, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, alleging offences under Sections 318(4), 61(2), 297 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Section 7(3) of the Lotteries (Regulation) Act and Section 13‑A of the Gambling Act.
- The petitioner is alleged to have conducted illegal lottery business through the NGO “Asha Di Kiran Sewa Society”.
Final Outcome
- The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
- Notice was issued to the State of Punjab; formal issuance of notice was waived.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 16‑11‑2026.
- The petitioner shall not be arrested in connection with FIR 62/2026, provided he cooperates with the investigation, and he is prohibited from conducting any illegal lottery business via the mentioned NGO.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Gambling Regulation