Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.

What this section does

In petty cases where a summons under section 229 has been issued, an accused who wishes to plead guilty without appearing may transmit a letter with the plea and the fine amount by post or messenger; the Magistrate may then convict and sentence the accused in absentia. Alternatively, an authorised advocate may plead guilty on behalf of the accused, whereupon the Magistrate records the plea and may convict and sentence accordingly.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Magistrate · Accused · Advocate

Derived from CrPC s.253.