AB 1561/2011 BEFORE HON\BLE MR JUSTICE A C UPADHYAY This is an application under section 438 of the Cr.P.C. filed by the accused pet itioner, namely, Moni Chanda seeking the privilege of pre-arrest bail, apprehend ing his arrest in connection with Karimganj Police Station Case No. 215 of 2011 under Section 498 (A) of the Indian Penal code. Heard Mr. N Choudhury, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. BS Sinha, lear ned Addl.P.P. for the State. Learned Addl.P.P.by producing the case diary has ap prised the court regarding the progress of the investigation of the case. The FIR discloses that the complainant is the wife of the petitioner and the pet itioner had demanded dowry. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that an effort is in progress to settle the dispute and the petitioner is trying to bri ng back the complainant. Since, there is an element of compromise between the parties, I am of the consid ered view that this is a fit case to extend the privilege of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, it is provided that in the event of the arrest of the petitioner i n the above case, he shall be released on bail of Rs.10,000/- with one local sur ety of like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting authority on condition t hat the petitioner shall co-operate in the investigation of the case as and when required. The anticipatory bail application stands disposed of.