IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.577 of 2007 BIPIN KUMAR SINGH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS 4 8.9.2008 KHAN In the instant writ petition the petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent authorities to complete the investigation of Amnaur P.S.Case No.57 of 2006 dated 16.6.2006 under sections 498A, 304B/34 of the Penal Code. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the police neither recorded the statement of witnesses under section 161 Cr.P.C. nor took steps against the accused persons. Learned counsel for the State submits that it has come during the investigation that on the alleged date of occurrence some of the accused persons were in the State of Assam and in this regard a direction has been issued for making necessary enquiry regarding the involvement of some of the accused persons who are in Assam. He further submits that necessary requisite letter has been written to the Government for obtaining necessary permission. In the circumstances, this court is of the view that the investigation in this case should be completed without much delay and all necessary steps should be taken within shortest possible time preferably within four months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. It is further observed that the police will record the statement of all the material witnesses in this case. With the aforesaid observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. (S.P.Singh,J) - 2 -