IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.11833 of 2009 SHAKUNTALA DEVI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 02. 08.09.2009 Learned Munsif is absolutely correct in rejecting the petition filed on behalf of the petitioner vide order dated 1.8.2009. There is absolutely no reason why the petitioner who is holding a public office as Mukhiya will not appear and assist the court in disposal and adjudication of the election petition. If the petitioner fails to appear on the next date before the trial court for evidence, the court shall fix another date to get her evidence recorded. If there is refusal or non- cooperation on behalf of the petitioner, the court may proceed with the matter without evidence of the petitioner. The writ application is dismissed with the above direction. rkp (Ajay Kumar Tripathi, J)