IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.1021 of 2008 LAL BABU YADAV Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 4 30.03.2009. The instant writ petition has been filed by one Lal Babu Yadav who claims to be the husband of Binni Kumari alias Binni Devi, daughter of opp party no.9 who has been kept in Govt. Uttar Raksha Grih, Gaiy Ghat, Patna. The petitioner claimed that said Binni Kumari is major and his wife, as such, she cannot be kept in the remand home against her wish. It appears that petitioner is already married and has contracted another marriage with Binni Kumari during life time of his first wife. This Court by order dated 30.1.2009 directed the Superintendent of Govt Uttar Raksha Grih, Gaiy Ghat to produce the girl on 4.3.2009 at 2 pm in the Chambers. Binni Kumari was produced before the Court and the matter was adjourned to 30.3.2009. In compliance of order of this Court, employees of Government Raksha Grih are present along with opp party no.2 . Father of the girl is also present in person. On being enquired, opp party no.2 states that she is aged about 22 years and wishes to go with her father. Her age also has been mentioned as 22 years in her 164 Cr.P.C. deposition, recorded by the Court. As this court also finds her to be major, she is entitled to be let free. On query she expressed her desire to go with her father, who is also present in the court. In the circumstances, she is directed to be released forthwith. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. Shashi. (S.P.Singh,J)