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29. The learned Judge has pointed out that coffee parties were held on Thursdays between 10-30 and 12 noon. In that view of the matter, Dr. Sen had sufficient opportunity to go to the petitioner's quarters before such party started at about 10-30 a.m.

30. Now about the factual aspect of the case. Devika's father, D. W. 6, Jyotirmoy Sen, is a scholar and a retired professor. His letter, Ext. 3 (h) dated 27th January, 1970, shows that Devika alias Khuku is highly emotional and requires treatment by a psychiatrist. The khata, Ext. 15, written by her was produced. She is constrained to admit in her cross-examination that she cannot recall if the statements in that khata are the figments of her imagination. After considering the facts and circumstances of the case, we are of opinion that she is a queer card. Her letters, Ext. 3 series, show that she was neglected, mentally starved and even tortured by the petitioner. She was frequently asked by her husband to go out. Despite her reluctance she was goaded by her husband to lead ultra modern life by attending parties, consuming alcohol and dancing with persons of her opposite sex. It seems that even after returning to his quarters the petitioner was wholly engrossed in the work of his office and had connection with his wife only in bed. Naturally, this emotional lady was feeling bored and pining for some company. So, she rightly complained in her first letter, Ext. 3, that while in bed she was frigid. He thereby paved the way for her downfall. Her letter, Ext. 3, shows how Dr. Sen made overtures of love to her, roused her feelings, and eventually committed adultery with her. It will be pertinent to point that in that letter there is no indecent allegation against Dr. Roy's character, though subsequently nasty statements were made in some later letters and also in her written statement.