https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=383309 In a summons case, a Magistrate may dispense with the accused's personal appearance at the initial stage when counsel is present and authorised to take steps, including recording the plea. The text distinguishes that stage from the later appearance contemplated by Section 317 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In a cheque dishonour prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, proceedings must be conducted expeditiously under Section 143, and the statutory focus on prompt disposal supports such procedural directions. The conditional exemption order and recording of plea through counsel were treated as valid, and interference was declined. en-us Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:32:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=383309 In a summons case, a Magistrate may dispense with the accused's personal appearance at the initial stage when counsel is present and authorised to take steps, including recording the plea. The text distinguishes that stage from the later appearance contemplated by Section 317 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In a cheque dishonour prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, proceedings must be conducted expeditiously under Section 143, and the statutory focus on prompt disposal supports such procedural directions. The conditional exemption order and recording of plea through counsel were treated as valid, and interference was declined. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=383309