BNSS Section 228: Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 17: Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrates
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¶228.
(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 advocate.
¶(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 the manner hereinbefore provided.
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Replaces CrPC 205. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 227. Issue of process
- 229. Special summons in cases of petty offence
- 230. Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents
- 231. Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session
- 232. Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it
- 233. Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offence