AB 371/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE AC UPADHYAY This is an application under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., seeking pre-arrest bail of the accused-petitioner, namely, Sri Basanta Kumar Paul, in connection with Bonga igaon P.S. Case No. 291/2009 under Section 498(A) of IPC (GR Case No.392/2009). Heard Md. A Hussain, learned counsel, appearing for the petitioner, and Mr. BS S inha, learned Addl. P.P. for the State of Assam. Perused the Case Diary and the materials available on record. On careful perusal of the Case Diary and the material available on record, I am of the considered view that the privilege of pre-arrest bail can be extended to the accused-petitioner in connection with the case aforementioned. Accordingly, it is provided that in the event of arrest of the petitioner, namel y, Sri Basanta Kumar Paul, in connection with Bongaigaon P.S. Case No. 291/2009 under Section 498(A) of IPC (GR Case No.392/2009), he shall be released on bail of Rs.5,000/-, with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arr esting authority on condition that the accused-petitioner shall make himself ava ilable before the Investigating Officer as and when required and shall also coop erate the I.O. for investigation of the case. This bail application shall stand disposed of in terms of the above directions.