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. 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 the manner hereinbefore provided.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 205
Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 205 CrPC
- Provision: Section 205 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 205 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 205, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 205 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗
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