AB 3892/2011 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 Afzal Hussain Laskar in connection with Katigorah PS Case No.4 70/2011 corresponding to GR Case No.3543/2011 registered under Section 417/376 IPC. Heard Mr. S.C. Biswas, 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. Learned counsel for the peti tioner submits that the petitioner was in love relationship with the complainant and had sexual intercourse with her. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that as a result of sexual intercourse, the complaint has become pregna nt. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that sexual intercourse, if any, was with consent. Considering the materials on record and the nature of the allegation made, 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 connecti on with the above case, the petitioner shall be released on bail of Rs.10,000/- with one local surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting au thority on condition that he shall co-operate with the investigation of the case and shall appear before the I/O as and when directed. Bail application stands disposed of.