IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.995 of 2007 LAKHRANI KUER Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 6 4.3.2009 In the instant writ petition the petitioner prays to constitute high level enquiry committee to examine the mysterious circumstances of death of her husband while he was in jail custody. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the husband of the petitioner was taken to Sadar Hospital, Sasaram on 24.5.2007 on the advise of the Doctor and on 25.5.2007 he was declared dead. He submits that the post mortem report does not reveal the cause of death. He further submits that the petitioner has not been provided the details of treatment of her husband. Learned State counsel submits that he has filed a counter affidavit after serving a copy of the same upon learned counsel for the petitioner. However, the said counter affidavit is not on record. Learned counsel further submits that all possible treatment has been given to the petitioner’s husband and a Magisterial enquiry was conducted in respect of death of the petitioner by the Deputy Collector, Incharge District Confidential section, Rohtas. Learned Magistrate in his report contained in Annexure-D did not find the case to be one of lapses on the part of the authority. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is some discrepancy in the date of treatment which at some places shown as 25.5.2007 and at other places it was shown as 23.5.2007. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this - 2 - KHAN court is of the view that if the petitioner is aggrieved by the report of the Magistrate, it will be open to her to file a representation against the same before the Collector, Rohtas who may either dispose of the same himself or may assign it to any other officer above the rank of Deputy Collector. With the aforesaid observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J)