IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.15493 of 2007 DR.SURENDRA KUMAR PRASAD S/O Late Ram Bishar Prasad, R/O village- Bairia Durg, P.O. Jagarnatha, P.S. Uchkagaon, District- Gopalganj Versus 1. THE UNION OF INDIA through the directors, B.S.N.L.,Government of India , New Delhi 2. The Government of Bihar, through the Chief Secretary, Bihar,Patna 3. The Editor, Dainik Jagran, Rashmi Complex, Kidwaipuri, Patna 4. The Editor, Hindustan , Opposite G.P.O.Budh Marg, Patna-1 5. The Editor, Aaj, South of Dak Bunglow Chouraha, Frazer Road, Patna, ----- For the petitioner : Mr. Arun Kumar No.1 For the State : JC to G.A.I ---- 7. 19.12.2008. In this public interest litigation, prayer of the petitioner is to direct the respondents to restrain the publication of such advertisement or phone numbers in Newpapers, which invite persons to join the friendship club. It is the allegation of the petitioner that friendship club is nothing but flesh trade. Mr. Arun Kumar, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, draws our attention to the report submitted by a team of Police Officers dated 25.7.2008 (Annexure-D) and contends that though the report discloses commission of cognizable offence, but no action is being taken by the State 2 Police. Having heard Mr. Arun Kumar for the petitioner, JC to G.A.I of the State and taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, we deem it expedient that the Director General of Police, Bihar ensures examination of the report and on consideration of the same, if it is found that any cognizable offence has been committed, take appropriate action in accordance with law so that persons involved in the illegal activity are suitably punished. It is made clear that we have not expressed any opinion in regard to the claim made by the petitioner and that shall be appropriately dealt with by the Director General of Police, Bihar. Application stands disposed off with the observation aforesaid. (C. K. Prasad) (Dr. Ravi Ranjan) ahk