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conduct a second post mortem inasmuch as the body has not yet been cremated and is lying in the morgue of Paschim Medinipur Medical College and Hospital.

Mr. Banerjee learned advocate appearing for the State respondents has, however, disputed the contention of the petitioner and he submits that there is no contradiction in the post mortem report.

Prima facie, upon comparing the observations made under Clause 5(ii)(a) of the post mortem report with the answer given to Question No. 5 under Clause 5 (iii), it appears that there is some contradiction. To rule out all contradictions and to instill confidence in the mind of the petitioner, it would be prudent to direct the competent authority to conduct a fresh post mortem.

Accordingly, this Court directs the Medical Superintendent of I.P.G.M.E.R. and S.S.K.M. Hospital, Kolkata to entrust the responsibility to conduct the second post mortem upon an experienced Medical Examiner in Forensic Medicine attached to the said Hospital. Upon conducting such post mortem the said Medical Examiner shall file a report before this Court on the returnable date.

The respondent no. 2 is also directed to extend all co-operation to the concerned Medical Examiner to conduct the second post mortem.

After the second post mortem, the dead body of Tapas Dey shall be handed over to the petitioner herein, subject to compliance of necessary formalities.

List this matter for further consideration under the heading "To Be Mentioned"

on 17th September, 2018.
(Tapabrata Chakraborty, J.)