Under section 205 of Cr. P.C. Magistrate may do so.
In the Application for permenant exemption, do not forget to state
[1] That you are living in nother state,
[2] That you are employed/ only earning member/or you are looking after any business.
[3] That you will not dispute the identity of the witnesses.
[4] That you will remain present whenever the judge orders you to do so,
[5] State if you have any desease,
If your application is allowed , please do not shy in any way from paying the Advocate his fees and keep in regular touch with the Advocate. If proceedings are posted on the net, keep tab on it. Make it a point to remain present atleast 3 times a year even if your application is allowed.
Generally the Magistrate is not inclined to allow the application. It is upto your Advocate to convince him. Even if your application is not allowed, you can prefer application for exemption for the day stating some reason.
I further suggest , if you can compromise the matter , well and good. You cannot clap with one hand. If problem between two countries can be solved by discussion , I do not see why your problem cannot be solved. NEVER CLOSE THE DOOR OF COMMUNICATION. GOD BLESS YOU.