IN THE COURT OF MS. SURBHI, LD. M.M, MAHILA COURT 

 DISTRICT SOUTH WEST, DWARKA COURT,

NEW DELHI.

 

IN THE MATTER OF:-

STATE                          VERSUS             XXXXXXXXXXXXX

AND ORS.

FIR NO. ________

U/S: 498-A/406/34

P.S.: ___________

N.D.O.H.:_________

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 228 OF BNSS ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT / ACCUSED NAMELY SH. XXXXXXXXXXX SEEKING PERMANENT EXEMPTION FROM PERSONAL APPEARANCE.

 

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: -

1.                 That the above noted case is pending before this Hon’ble Court and same was fixed for__________.

2.                 That the Applicant / Accused prefers present application for issuance of an appropriate order for dispensing with the personal appearance of the Applicant in this present FIR case.

3.                 That the Applicant is a law-abiding senior citizen of India aged …… years, and pendency of the aforesaid proceedings is causing hardship to him as the applicant is permanent resident of Mohali, Punjab and he is suffering from various illness due to old age and he is caring for his younger son who is mentally challenged and needs constant care and attention and it is extremely difficult to travel from Mohali, Punjab to Delhi leaving behind him alone with no one to care him.

4.                 That the applicant who is facing the trial in the aforesaid false and fabricated case from almost around 6 years and the evidence is still to be opened and a perusal of the order sheet would reveal that the applicant / accused attended each and every hearing of the aforesaid case where as complainant is not so regular.

5.                 That aggrieved from the prolong trial and delaying tactics played by the Complainant in order to delay the trial, applicant is moving the present application seeking exemption from personal appearance on ground of his ill health suffering from various ailments relating to his old age and being a resident of Mohali, Punjab, it is very difficult for him to travel Delhi due to illness and old age.

6.                 That the Applicant / Accused hereby undertakes that he would not dispute his identity in the case and that a Counsel in his behalf would be present in the Court on all dates of hearing and also that the Applicant / Accused has no objection in this Hon'ble Court taking evidence in the absence of the Applicant / Accused.

7.                 That the Counsel for the Applicant / Accused is always ready and willing to cooperate in the case and will not seek adjournment because of absence of the Applicant / Accused. The Counsel appearing on behalf of the Applicant / Accused is entitled to a hearing at any stage as is held by Hon’ble Court in a case titled ‘S C Rastogi v. Smt. Renu Kalra’ 2002 Cr.L.J. 2269.

8.                 That it is stated that the requirement of personal appearance of the accused in a criminal case is engrafted for the benefit of the accused. The underlying objective being to enable the accused to be aware of the charges and evidence adduced against him. It is well settled position in law that the above beneficial stipulation in law has to yield and give way when insistence on the same becomes counterproductive, oppressive and financially burdensome on the accused.

9.                 That it is equally well settled position in law that if someone is in serious disease due to the circumstances beyond its control the benefit under Section 228 of BNSS is to be granted as a matter of course.

10.             That the applicant categorically states that he does not dispute his identity as an accused and undertake to be present through his authorized Advocate Sh. R.K in the proceeding in the instant FIR case. The Applicant further undertakes not to dispute or call into question validity of any proceeding in the instant FIR case held in the presence of authorized Advocate. The applicant further undertakes to be present as and when required by this Hon’ble Court.

11.             It is stated that the relief is sought for in this application apart from sub-serving the ends of justice shall not in any manner delay or obstruct the due proceedings in the instant case. As such for the ends of justice this application which is preferred bonafide may kindly be allowed and the requirement of the personal presence of the applicant may kindly be dispensed.

12.             That no prejudice would be caused to the prosecution if the permanent exemption from personal appearance is granted to the Applicant / Accused, whereas insistence upon the personal attendance of the Applicant / Accused would be too harsh a course against him.  There is no comparative advantage as against the suffering of the Applicant / Accused in insisting upon his personal attendance. Moreover the real test in determining whether presence of the Accused is required or not is whether the absence of the Accused would hamper the progress of the case.

13.             That the Present Application is been made in bonafide and no prejudice shall be caused to the prosecution if the present Application is allowed by this Hon’ble Court.

 

PRAYER:-

          It is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously be pleased to allow the present application and pass necessary orders dispensing with the requirement of personal presence / appearance of the Applicant / Accused Sh. Prabhdeep Singh Chopra in the proceedings in the instant case; in view of facts and circumstances as submitted above.

And / or

Pass any such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

It is prayed accordingly,

 

DELHI                                                 APPLICANT / ACCUSED

 

THROUGH

DATED:

                             XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ADVOCATE

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE COURT OF MS. SURBHI, LD. M.M, MAHILA COURT 

 DISTRICT SOUTH WEST, DWARKA COURT,

NEW DELHI.

 

IN THE MATTER OF:-

STATE                          VERSUS             XXXXXXXXXXXX

AND ORS.

FIR NO. _________

U/S: 498-A/406/34

P.S.: ___________

N.D.O.H.: ___________

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 228 OF BNSS ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT / ACCUSED NAMELY SMT. XXXXXXXX SEEKING PERMANENT EXEMPTION FROM PERSONAL APPEARANCE.

 

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: -

1.                 That the above noted case is pending before this Hon’ble Court and same was fixed for ….12.20XX.

2.                 That the Applicant / Accused prefers present application for issuance of an appropriate order for dispensing with the personal appearance of the Applicant in this present FIR case.

3.                 That the Applicant is a law-abiding senior citizen of India aged 70 years, and pendency of the aforesaid proceedings is causing hardship to her as the applicant is permanent resident of Mohali, Punjab and she is suffering from various illness due to old age and she is caring for her younger son who is mentally challenged and needs constant care and attention and it is extremely difficult to travel from Mohali, Punjab to Delhi leaving behind him alone with no one to care him.

4.                 That the applicant who is facing the trial in the aforesaid false and fabricated case from almost around 6 years and the evidence is still to be opened and a perusal of the order sheet would reveal that the applicant / accused attended each and every hearing of the aforesaid case where as complainant is not so regular.

5.                 That aggrieved from the prolong trial and delaying tactics played by the Complainant in order to delay the trial, applicant is moving the present application seeking exemption from personal appearance on ground of his ill health suffering from various ailments relating to his old age and being a resident of Mohali, Punjab, it is very difficult for him to travel Delhi due to illness and old age.

6.                 That the Applicant / Accused hereby undertakes that she would not dispute her identity in the case and that a Counsel in her behalf would be present in the Court on all dates of hearing and also that the Applicant / Accused has no objection in this Hon'ble Court taking evidence in the absence of the Applicant / Accused.

7.                 That the Counsel for the Applicant / Accused is always ready and willing to cooperate in the case and will not seek adjournment because of absence of the Applicant / Accused. The Counsel appearing on behalf of the Applicant / Accused is entitled to a hearing at any stage as is held by Hon’ble Court in a case titled ‘S C Rastogi v. Smt. Renu Kalra’ 2002 Cr.L.J. 2269.

8.                 That it is stated that the requirement of personal appearance of the accused in a criminal case is engrafted for the benefit of the accused. The underlying objective being to enable the accused to be aware of the charges and evidence adduced against him. It is well settled position in law that the above beneficial stipulation in law has to yield and give way when insistence on the same becomes counterproductive, oppressive and financially burdensome on the accused.

9.                 That it is equally well settled position in law that if someone is in serious disease due to the circumstances beyond its control the benefit under Section 228 of BNSS is to be granted as a matter of course.

10.             That the applicant categorically states that he does not dispute her identity as an accused and undertake to be present through her authorized Advocate Sh. R.K. Tripathi in the proceeding in the instant FIR case. The Applicant further undertakes not to dispute or call into question validity of any proceeding in the instant FIR case held in the presence of authorized Advocate. The applicant further undertakes to be present as and when required by this Hon’ble Court.

11.             It is stated that the relief is sought for in this application apart from sub-serving the ends of justice shall not in any manner delay or obstruct the due proceedings in the instant case. As such for the ends of justice this application which is preferred bonafide may kindly be allowed and the requirement of the personal presence of the applicant may kindly be dispensed.

12.             That no prejudice would be caused to the prosecution if the permanent exemption from personal appearance is granted to the Applicant / Accused, whereas insistence upon the personal attendance of the Applicant / Accused would be too harsh a course against her.  There is no comparative advantage as against the suffering of the Applicant / Accused in insisting upon his personal attendance. Moreover the real test in determining whether presence of the Accused is required or not is whether the absence of the Accused would hamper the progress of the case.

13.             That the Present Application is been made in bonafide and no prejudice shall be caused to the prosecution if the present Application is allowed by this Hon’ble Court.

 

PRAYER:-

          It is therefore, prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be graciously be pleased to allow the present application and pass necessary orders dispensing with the requirement of personal presence / appearance of the Applicant / Accused Smt. XXXXXX in the proceedings in the instant case; in view of facts and circumstances as submitted above.

And / or

Pass any such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

It is prayed accordingly,

 

DELHI                                                 APPLICANT / ACCUSED

 

THROUGH

DATED:

                             XXXXXXXXXX

ADVOCATE

 

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