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J U D G M E N T

The petitioner, who is an under trial prisoner in judicial custody, seeks to direct the respondents to make necessary arrangements for enabling the petitioner to undergo LLB Course of study in the 2^nd respondent-College through online mode.

2. The petitioner is detained in Viyyur High Security Prison in connection with SC No.1/2020/NIA/KOC on the file of the Special Court for the trial of NIA Cases, Ernakulam. The Crime is registered under Sections 120B of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 13, 20, 38 and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The petitioner is the 4^th accused in the Crime.

3. The petitioner states that he is a B.Tech graduate.

He appeared in the Kerala Law Entrance Examination for the academic year 2024-2025. The Special Court for the trial of NIA Cases, Ernakulam granted permission to the petitioner to appear for the Entrance Examination. Thus, the petitioner got admission in the 2^nd respondent-Government Law College, Ernakulam for the three year LLB Course.

4. The petitioner is not in a position to attend the classes physically