IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.718 of 2010 ARSHANA RAHMAN Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2 20.08.2010. Heard learned counsel for the parties. The petitioner has prayed for a direction to the police for recording her statement under section 164 Cr.P.C. in connection with Laheriasarai Police Station Case No. 92 of 2009 lodged by her brother under sections 366A,363,365/34, as she married one Md. Anwar Kamal at her own sweet will against wishes of her family. The petitioner submits that she had filed Writ petition (CR) No. 413/2009 before the Delhi High Court for direction to the police to provide security to her. The said writ petition had been disposed of vide order dated 30.3.2009 as contained in annexure 4 observing that if petitioner or her husband is sought to be arrested in the instant case, then one week notice be given to the them prior to their arrest. Mr. Pahwa, learned counsel representing respondent no. 1 to 3 had undertaken before the Delhi High Court that once petitioner visits the local police station, her statement would be recorded and all the necessary protection would be provided to her. Learned counsel for the State submits that petitioner may approach the Police Station for recording of her statement. This court is of the view that if the petitioner approaches Superintendent of Police, Darbhanga/Officer-in-charge, 2 Laheriasarai Police Station, steps would be taken for recording her statement under section 164 Cr.P.C. Aforesaid order would be operative, if report under section 173(2) Cr.P.C. has not been filed. No coercive steps would be taken against the petitioner or person accompanying her who is not accused in the instant case, if she approaches the police for recording of her statement. The writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. Shashi. ( Samarendra Pratap Singh, J.)