please explain 299 Cr. P. C.

Dear Anmol

The Judge is bound to relay the deposition made by the witness in absence of the accused, who is absconding at the time of trial as per the provision u/s 299(i). If he is not satisfied with your pleadings, its better to go to High Court for a order in this regard U/s 299 (ii).

Thank You Bhawani ji for the reply...

I am copying the text in Abu Salem Ansari's case......

As regards the first respondent, sub-section (1) of Section 299 would apply as he, an accused person, was absconding, his case is already split up and has to undergo the trial. Obviously, the evidence adduced in the earlier trial cannot be used against the first respondent except as provided in sub- section (1) of Section 299 Cr.P.C. In the circumstances of the absconding accused appears again, the prosecution witnesses have to be examined afresh. But, if the deponent is dead or incapable of giving evidence or cannot be found or his presence cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience, the prosecution would be justified in relying on the evidence already on record taken in the earlier trial in the absence of the absconding accused.

this judgment DB of SC says things quite different.. so I am unable to grasp the real meaning...