IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.280 of 2011 SAHEBA NIGAR WIFE OF ABDUR RAZIQUE, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE BAUDOB, P.S. BAIRGACHHI, DISTRICT ARARIA Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, ARARIA 3. THE THANA ADHYAKSHAK, PALASI DISTRICT ARARIA 4. THANA ADHYAKSHAK, BAIRGACHHI, POLICE STATION DISTRICT ARARIA 5. MD. AWAIS ALAM SON OF LATE SAYEEDUR RAHMAN, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE KAKARWA, P.S. PALASI, DISTRICT- ARARIA ----------- 2 17.05.2011 Heard learned counsels for the petitioner and the State. A supplementary affidavit has been filed on behalf of the petitioner. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that the petitioner solemnized the marriage with one Abdur Razique however against the wishes the family with the result the father of this petitioner has lodged a F.I.R. vide Palasi P.S. Case No. 11 of 2011 registered for the alleged offence under sections 366(A)/34 of the Indian Penal Code. It is further submitted that the petitioner as also the aforesaid Abdur Razique both are major and as such the lodging the case by the father of the petitioner is absolutely unjustified and for ulterior purpose. Learned counsel for the State submits that although the petitioner claims her age above 18 years and relies upon a medical report which indicates that the age of the petitioner is between 18-19 years, however, whether the petitioner is major or not is a matter of investigation and thorough investigation. Considering the submissions of the parties, in the opinion of the Court it is expedient in the interest of justice that the aforesaid police case be investigated expeditiously without unnecessary delay and upon investigation police report be submitted forthwith. Till submission of the police report, let no coercive steps be taken against the petitioner and the accused persons of the aforesaid police case. The writ application accordingly stands disposed of. Let the order be communicated to the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Araria through FAX at the cost being deposited by the petitioner. Manish/- ( Shailesh Kumar Sinha,J.)