AB 3591/2011 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE A.C. UPADHYAY Heard Mr. A. Paramanik, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. BB Gogoi, lea rned Addl. Public Prosecutor, Assam representing the State. By this application u/s 438 CrPC, the petitioner has prayed for releasing him on pre-arrest bail in connection with Chhaygaon PS Case No.166/11 u/s 372/34 IPC. Mr. Gogoi, learned Addl. PP by producing the case diary, has apprised the Court regarding the progress of investigation of the case. On the basis of the FIR lodged by the victim, a case was registered and investig ation ensued. The accused is named in the FIR. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he is the brother-in-law of the main accused, who allegedly kidnapped the victim girl. However, statement of th e victim girl reveal that the accused petitioner took active part in forcibly ta king her by administering intoxicating drugs all the way to Harayana, as alleged by her. Considering the nature and the gravity of offence alleged, I am of the considere d view that this is not a fit case to extend the privilege of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner shall surrender b efore the court of learned CJM, Kamrup in connection with the case, if so advise d. The petitioner may surrender before the learned CJM, Kamrup. In the event o f appearance of the petitioner, the court below shall do the needful in accordan ce with law. Bail application stands disposed of.