Dated this the 23^rd day of February, 2026 ORDER The petitioner is the accused in C.C. No.151/2022 on the file of the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kasaragod (Trial Court),which has originated from Crime No. 10/2016 Kasaragod Police Station, (Vigilance & Anti Corruption Bureau), alleging the commission of the offence punishable under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code .

2. The petitioner has stated in the Criminal Miscellaneous Case that, he was enlarged on bail at the crime stage. Subsequently, the case was adjourned for framing of charge. However, as petitioner is permanently employed abroad, he could not appear before the Trial Court. The petitioner has learnt that a non-bailable warrant has been issued against him, The petitioner is willing to surrender before the Trial Court and get himself enlarged on bail. However, the petitioner is apprehensive that his application may not be considered on the same day and he may be remanded to judicial custody. Hence, the Crl.M.C.

3. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor

4. On a consideration of the facts and the materials on record, without expressing anything on the merits of the