Section 132 of CPC : Section 132: Exemption of certain women from personal appearance.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Mrs. Ayesha is a 65-year-old woman from a traditional family in Rajasthan, where it is customary for women of her age and status not to appear in public. She is involved in a civil dispute over property inheritance. According to Section 132 of The Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Mrs. Ayesha is exempt from appearing in court personally due to her customary and traditional background. Instead, her lawyer can represent her in court, and any necessary statements can be taken at her residence.

Example 2:

Mrs. Lakshmi, a 50-year-old woman from a conservative community in Tamil Nadu, is involved in a civil case regarding a financial dispute. Given her community's customs, she is not required to appear in public. Under Section 132 of The Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Mrs. Lakshmi is exempt from personal appearance in court. However, if there is a civil process that requires her arrest (and if the arrest of women is not prohibited by the Code), she would not be exempt from such an arrest. For instance, if she fails to comply with a court order to pay a debt and the court issues an arrest warrant, she can still be arrested despite her exemption from personal appearance.