ORDER

Dated this the 6^th day of March, 2025 Petitioner is the 6^th accused in S.C. No.1490 of 2023 on the files of the Additional Sessions Judge-I, Ernakulam. The case originated from Crime No.382 of 2023 registered at the Thrikkakara Police Station for the offence punishable under Section 22 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act).

2. The petitioner was granted bail by this Court as per order dated 30.09.2023. Subsequently, at the request of the petitioner, trial court granted permission to travel to the United Kingdom for pursuing his studies in M.Sc. Digital Marketing at the Coventry University, U.K. The case was posted on 12.03.2024 for framing of charge and the petitioner being absent, trial court framed and read over charges to the other accused. The case was then posted to 16.03.2024 for framing charges against the petitioner. Even though, petitioner appeared through Video Conferencing mode on that day, the charge was not read over to him. The charge was not read over on the subsequent dates also, as the petitioner was not present in person. The court also proceeded to issue non-bailable warrant against the petitioner due to his absence. Th