Personal appearance of accused durng appeal
Ranganath
(Querist) 07 September 2014
This query is : Resolved
Ld counsels,
Accused goes on appeal to session court to challenge his conviction, once after the suspension of sentence is it mandatory for accused to appear before the session court during all dates of appeal.
Thanks in advance.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 07 September 2014
In an appeal, the convict is on bail, hence personal appearnace of appellant/ convict is complusory.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 07 September 2014
Yes, however his appearances can be waived on few dates.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 07 September 2014
The accused/appellant is not required to come in person on the hearing dates pending his appeal. There may be insistence of any particular appellate court for his appearance.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 07 September 2014
agree with experts
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 07 September 2014
I agree with Mr.Rajkumar. During the appeal the he is not accused, he is only an appellant. So, his presence is not at all required. But, the court may seek attendance at the time of passing the final orders.
Shantilal Pandya
(Expert) 08 September 2014
Personal presence is not necessary except when court needs the presence
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 09 September 2014
I agree with the opinion of expert Mr. Arunagiri, nothing more to add.