O R D E R Dated this the 12^th day of February, 2026 The petitioner is the accused in S.C. No.187/2025 on the file of the Additional Sessions Judge-VII, Ernakulam (Trial Court), which has originated from O.R. No. 8 of 2024 registered by the Narcotic Control Bureau, Kochi, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Section 22 (c), 23(c) 27A and 28 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act .

2. The petitioner has stated in the Criminal Miscellaneous Case that, he has been falsely implicated in the crime. He has been a resident of Qatar since 2018 and has been running a software solutions company there since then. The petitioner was enlarged on bail by the Trial Court, subject to conditions. As per condition No.(1) in the bail order, the petitioner was directed not to leave the State of Kerala without the permission of the above court. Since the petitioner has to travel to Qatar for the purpose of his business, he filed an application seeking permission. However, by Annexure 6 order, the Trial Court has dismissed the application, for the reason that since the petitioner’s residency permit in Qatar has expired on 29.12.2024. Furthermore, he is an accused for