IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.288 of 2009 BIJAY KISHORE BAJPAYEE Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS 7 1.7.2010 The petitioner prays for grant of police protection from the local criminals who is an accused in Complaint Case No.C-365/08 contained in Annexure-1. The aforesaid complaint has been filed under sections 323, 326, 325, 307/34 of the Penal Code. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has filed several representations before the Circle Officer and the S.D.O., Areraj, Motihari for measurement of the land as would be evident from the petition contained in Annexure-9. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of respondents 3 and 5, wherein in paragraph 5 it is stated that there is a dispute in respect of road between the petitioner and his neighbour Bira Lal Tiwari and there is no danger on the petitioner and his family members. This is one of many cases in which the petitioner prays for police protection on account of private enmity with local people and at times from anti social elements as well. In the facts and circumstances of the case this court observes that in case the petitioner prays for such police protection, he can file an application before the local police station stating specific circumstances. The police in such circumstances if finds that apprehension of the petitioner is genuine, it would take - 2 - KHAN appropriate steps for such security to the petitioner and his family members. This court further observes that the petitioner may pursue his petition for demarcation of the land before the Circle Officer. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J)