Absence of accused in plead guilty where penalty is only fine
Alok saxena
(Querist) 20 January 2013
This query is : Resolved
In a case where an offence is committed under any special statute and where the sentence/penalty is only fine in terms of money, can a accused plead guilty through his counsel without appearing in the court and deposit the fine.
Pl. give some case law, if possible.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 20 January 2013
Yes. He can do so and may plead guilty as is done in may cases like challan under shop act, motor vehicle act etc.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 21 January 2013
yes it depends on the particular law which has been violated by him. Generally in IPC his appearance is necessary.