AB 1323/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE C.R.. SARMA Heard Mr. M.P. Sarma, learned counsel, appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K. Munir, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor, appearing for the State-responden t. This is an application, filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., seeking pre-arrest bail in favour of the petitioner, namely Sri Soni Basfor, in connection with Bhangag arh P.S. Case No.76/2011, under Section 366 IPC. Perused the Case Diary along with the order, dated 25.05.2011, passed by the le arned Magistrate, the statement of the victim girl, recorded under Section 164 C r.P.C. (copies of which are available in the Case Diary). The victim girl, in her statement given under Section 164 Cr.P.C., clearly state d that, she was aged about 19 years and that, she, at her own will went with the petitioner, with whom she entered into marriage, following love affairs. From the order passed by the learned Magistrate, it appears that, the victim gir l has been given in the custody of her mother-in-law. The learned counsel, appearing for the petitioner, drawing attention of this Cou rt to the School Certificate of the victim girl, has submitted, that her date of birth was 30.04.1992, which reveals that the victim girl has attained majority. In view of above, considering the entire aspect of the matter, I am of the opini on that release of the petitioner on bail will not adversely affect the investig ation in any manner. Accordingly, it is directed that, in the event of arrest of the petitioner, in c onnection with the above mentioned case, he shall be released on bail of Rs.20,0 00/- (rupees twenty thousand)only with one surety of the like amount to the sati sfaction of the arresting authority. However, it is provided, that the petitione r shall make himself available to the Investigating Officer as and when so requi red for the purpose of investigation. With the above direction, this A.B. Application is disposed of. Return the Case Diary.