Absence in cr. case
Arka Foundation
(Querist) 07 August 2014
This query is : Resolved
Dear Members,
in a 498a case a1(accused) can send his absence petition for being absent(for first time till date for an ongoing case of 3.5 years old)
And this can be representation through his friend.
please enlighten us
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 07 August 2014
If he is present then how could he file absent petition??
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 08 August 2014
He can prey the court for allowing absence on acceptable grounds through his lawyer.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 10 August 2014
A petition to condone the absence u/s 317 Cr.P.C can be filed once or twice but not continuously, consult your advocate for further issues.