Section 276 of BNSS : Section 276: Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Mumbai, receives a summons for a petty traffic violation, such as jumping a red light. The summons specifies a fine of ₹500. Ravi, who is busy with work and cannot appear before the Magistrate, decides to plead guilty. He writes a letter admitting his guilt and sends it along with a cheque for ₹500 to the Magistrate by post. The Magistrate, upon receiving Ravi's letter and the fine amount, decides to convict Ravi in his absence based on his plea of guilty and the fine is adjusted accordingly.

Example 2:

Priya, who lives in Delhi, is charged with a minor offense of public nuisance for playing loud music late at night. She receives a summons with a fine of ₹1000. Priya authorizes her advocate, Mr. Sharma, to plead guilty on her behalf as she is out of town. Mr. Sharma appears before the Magistrate and pleads guilty using the exact words authorized by Priya. The Magistrate records the plea and convicts Priya in her absence, sentencing her to pay the ₹1000 fine, which Mr. Sharma pays on her behalf.