AB 275/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE HN SARMA Heard Mr. A. Hai, learned counsel for the petitioner. The petitioner being apprehensive of arrest in connection with Kamalpur PS Case No. 90/10 under Section 376 of IPC, has approached this court by filing this ap plication under Section 438 Cr.P.C. praying for releasing him on pre-arrest bail for the second time inasmuch earlier such prayer of the petitioner was rejected by this court vide order dated 16.9.10 in BA No. 3840/10. S.I. Mr. Nipendra Sarma, I.O. of the case is personally present before this cour t in terms of the order dated 10.12.10. The officer has explained that in spite of his best effect the accused could not be apprehended as he is absconding. After hearing for some time Mr. Hai, learned counsel for the petitioner submits this petition may be disposed of allowing the petitioner to surrender before the SDJM, Rangia. Such a course is always open for the petitioner. The petitioner m ay surrender at any time before the learned SDJM, Rangia with an application pra ying for regular bail and in the event of his surrender the learned SDJM shall c onsider the same and pass appropriate order that may be justified under the law and facts. The I.O. is further directed to complete the investigation and furn ish necessary report. This disposes of the bail application.