THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898
(V OF 1898)
[22nd March, 1898]
An Act to consolidate and amend the law
relating to the Criminal Procedure
OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE [1][COURTS]
205. Magistrate may dispense with personal
attendance of accused. (1) Whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may,
if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the
accused, and permit him to appear by his pleader.
(2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying
the case may, in his discretion, at any stage of the proceedings, direct the
personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance
in manner hereinbefore provided.