Section 205 of CrPC : Section 205: Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a businessman, is accused of a minor offense related to a commercial dispute. The Magistrate issues a summons for Rajesh to appear in court.

Application of Section 205:

• The Magistrate, considering Rajesh's busy schedule and the minor nature of the offense, decides to dispense with Rajesh's personal attendance.
• Rajesh is allowed to be represented by his lawyer in court.
• However, during the trial, the Magistrate feels that Rajesh's personal testimony is crucial for the case.
• The Magistrate then directs Rajesh to appear in person for the next hearing.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a software engineer, is accused of a traffic violation. She receives a summons to appear before the Magistrate.

Application of Section 205:

• Priya's lawyer requests the Magistrate to dispense with her personal attendance, citing her work commitments and the minor nature of the offense.
• The Magistrate agrees and allows Priya...

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