Magistrate Can Record Plea of Not Guilty by Advocate When Accused's Personal Appearance is Waived in Cheque Dishonor Case.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - Plea that pleading not guilty was singed by the advocate on behalf of petitioner accused - The magistrate is empowered to record the plea of the accused even when his counsel makes such plea on behalf of the accused in a case where the personal appearance of the accused is dispensed with.....