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Section 253 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
253.Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.-
(1) Where a summons has been issued under section 206 and the accused desires to plead guilty to the charge without appearing before the Magistrate, he shall transmit to the Magistrate, by post or by messenger, a letter containing his plea and also the amount of fine specified in the summons.
(2) The Magistrate may, in his discretion, convict the accused in his absence, on his plea of guilty and sentence him to pay the fine specified in the summons, and the amount transmitted by the accused shall be adjusted towards that fine, or where a pleader authorized by the accused in this behalf pleads guilty on behalf of the accused, the Magistrate shall record the plea as nearly as possible in the words used by the pleader and may, in his discretion, convict the accused on such plea and sentence him as aforesaid.
Related Sections
- Section 280: Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- Section 177: Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
- Section 191: Transfer on application of the accused
- Section 335: Person acquitted on such ground to be detained in safe custody
- Section 160: Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses