AB 1629/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE IA ANSARI This is an application made under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre-arrest bail by the petitioner, namely, Sri Sanjib Das, in connection with Sonai Police Station Case No. 74/2011 (Corresponding to GR Case No. 672 of 2011), under Sect ion 376 IPC. Perused the above application and materials on record including the stat ement of the alleged victim recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C. Heard Mr. AAR Karim, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, and Mr. BS Sinha, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, Assam. Considering the materials on record, particularly, the alleged victim’s statement, a case against the accused-petitioner is made out. Considering the nature of incriminating materials available in the against the p etitioner, this Court is of the view that, in the facts and attending circumstan ces of the present case, the petitioner cannot be given the benefit of pre-arres t bail. In view of the above and in the interest of justice, the prayer for pre-arrest b ail, made by the petitioner, is hereby rejected. With the above observations and directions, this petition shall stand disposed o f.