Can I seek trial court's permission to travel abroad unexpectedly?
I was granted an Anticipatory Bail (ABA) one year ago, with a condition set by the Sessions Court that I cannot travel abroad without the approval of the trial court. The FIR was registered under Section 156(3) on the order of the Magistrate's Court. The case is under Sections 385, 389, and 500. My name was not included in the 156(3) application, the police complaint, or the FIR. The charge sheet has not yet been filed, and I didn't have a job at the time. However, I recently secured a position in an export company that may send me abroad for work purposes on short notice. There is no direct link to me in any of the evidence. My query is: Since I am unaware of when the company might require me to travel, can I approach the trial court (even though the charge sheet has not been filed) to seek permission to travel abroad as and when my employer requests? I am willing to comply with the conditions set by the trial court, ensuring that my advocate can represent me in my absence, that I will not delay the trial or investigation, and that I will submit my itinerary to both the Investigating Officer (IO) and the court whenever such a situation arises.
You can approach the trial court even after the charge sheet has not been filed to seek permission to travel abroad. Considering you agree to abide by conditions like submitting your itinerary and ensuring your advocate appears for you, the court shall grant permission. You must convince the court that your journey is work-related and shall not cause any delay in the trial or investigation. Under such circumstances, the court mainly allows travel outside, provided the evidence does not directly connect with you.
Sir, you may approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad for work, despite the chargesheet being pending. You must ensure to propose conditions such as notifying the court and IO with your journey, ensuring that there is no delay in proceedings. It is essential to hire an expert lawyer who will assist you to navigate the complexities in your matter. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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