(1.) This is an application filed under Sec. 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(2.) The petitioner is the sole accused in Crime No.21/2022 of Kavaratti Police Station, Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The offences alleged against the petitioner are punishable under Ss. 409, 464, 465, 468, 471, 477-A of the Indian Penal Code and Ss. 13(1)(c), 13(1)(d), 13(1)(e) read with Sec. 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
(3.) Prosecution case: