ORDER

Heard Mr. B.K. Mahajan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D. Das, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State of Assam.

2. This is a bail application under Section 483 of the BNS S, 2023 whereby the petitioner Dipak Patowary has prayed for releasing him on bail after his arrest in connection with Bongaigaon P.S. Case No.296/2024, registered under Sections 61(2)(a)/336(3)/316(2)/340(2)/316(4)/342(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ( BNS ), 2023.

3. The petitioner, Dipak Patowary is the District Transport Officer, Bongaigaon. On 16.08.2024, he lodged an FIR against Babulal Narzary, a Junior Assistant in his office. It is alleged that Babulal Narzary had done all official works regarding transfer of a vehicle from Lakshadweep. According to Dipak Patowary, his assistant Babulal Narzary did not verify the documents relating to the vehicle and processed the file and thereafter, final approval was given by Dipak Patowary. Thereafter on 09.09.2024, Dipak Patowary was arrested by police on the ground that since Babulal Narzary was absconding, the present petitioner might also abscond.

4. I have considered the submissions made by the learned counsel of bot