AB 7/2010 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 Pandab Paul, in connection with Silchar Pol ice Station Case No. 2050/2010, under Section 420 IPC read with Section 16 of th e Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. Perused the above application and materials on record. Perused also the relevant case diary. Heard Mr. AK Goswami, learned Senior counsel for the petitioner, and Mr. Z Kamar , learned Public Prosecutor, Assam. Considering the nature of incriminating materials available in the case diary against the petitioner, this Court is of the view that in the facts and at tending circumstances of the present case, the petitioner cannot be given the be nefit of pre-arrest bail inasmuch as his custodial interrogation is necessary. 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. The interim directions for pre -arrest bail passed in this case, on 19-11-2010, in favour of the petitioner, sh all accordingly stand vacated. With the above observations and directions, this petition shall stand disposed o f.