AB 2986/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE C.R. SARMA Heard Mr. S. Kataki, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. B.B. Gogoi, learned Addl. P.P. appearing on behalf of the respondent Stat e. Perused the C.D. This application has been filed u/s. 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre-arrest bail in favour of the accused/petitioner, namely; Sri Jitu Kumar in connection with Dispur P.S. Case No. 1276/2010 u/s. 419/420/468/471/34 IPC. The allegation made in the FIR is that the petitioner had taken some amount with the false assurance that he would recover the possession of the disputed land a nd that he will handover the possession thereafter in favour of the informant. I t has also been alleged that the petitioner dishonestly induced the informant to pay some amount of Rs. 3 lacs with the assurance that he would be able to get t he sale deed executed and registered in favour of the informant. The informant, however, alleged that the petitioner had shown him forged sale deed in respect o f the disputed land . Having heard the learned counsel appearing for both the parties and considering the entire aspect of the matter, I am of the opinion that release of the petitio ner will not adversely affect the investigation. Accordingly the prayer for gran t of pre-arrest bail is allowed. In view of the above, it is directed that in the event of arrest of the petition er in connection with the above case, he shall be released on bail of Rs. 25,000 /- with one local surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting authority subject to condition that the petitioner shall appear before the I.O. within 7 days from today and on such other dates as may be so required by the I .O. It is also provided that the petitioner shall not interfere with the investi gation in any manner and he shall not intimidate any person connected with this case. With the above directions, this bail application is disposed of. Return the C.D .