IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.136 of 2008 VIJOYA LAXMI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS ----------- 2 23.12.2008. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Petitioner is the complaint of Complaint case no. 2082 of 2005 dated 27.7.2005 registered for offences under section 498A I.P.C. against accused Satya Narain Mahto and Sunita Devi. Cognizance of the offence was taken on 31.1.2006 by JM, Ist Class, Vaishali, Hajipur. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that accused Satya Narain Mahto is posted in Dhanbad Rail police under Jharkhand State and is evading his arrest though warrant of arrest had been issued on 14.11.2007 against the aforesaid accused persons. It is further submitted that the petitioner filed a representation dated 22.11.2007 contained in annexure 3 to the DGP, Bihar, Patna as well as the S.P., Vaishali in this regard. State in counter affidavit has stated that the petitioner has not mentioned about issuance of warrant of arrest in his representation. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the Superintendent of Police, Vaishali to take appropriate steps for apprehending the absconding accused as per the provisions enumerated in Chapter 6 of the Cr.P.C. Let a copy of the order be sent to the DGP, Jharkhand and the Secretary, Home Department, Jharkhand State. The writ petition is disposed of. Shashi. (S.P.Singh,J).