AB 3876/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE A.C. UPADHYAY. This is an application under Section 438 CrPC seeking pre-arrest bail on behalf of the petitioner Sri Kashab Ghosh @ Dipak in connection with Bongaigaon PS Case No.373/2011 registered under Section 394 IPC. Heard Mr. A.D. Choudhury, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. B .B. Gogoi, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor for the State. Perused the case diary and the materials on record. It appears that the accused petitioner allegedly assaulted the injured and snatched away money bag, mobile. R/C etc from him. No injury was present on the injured. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there was altercation between the two auto drivers rega rding picking up passengers from the bus station. Considering the materials on record and the gravity of the offence alleged, I am of the considered view that the petitioner can be extended the privilege of pre -arrest bail. Accordingly, it is directed that in the event of arrest in connect ion with the above case, the petitioner shall be released on bail of Rs.10,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting authori ty on condition that he shall co-operate with the investigation of the ca se and shall appear before the I/O as and when directed. Bail application stands disposed of.