Trial in absentia under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

Trial in Absentia under the BNSS (Section 356)

Trial in absentia under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), specifically governed by Section 356, introduces a structured procedure for conducting a criminal trial when the accused—declared a proclaimed offender—is deliberately absent to evade justice.

Key Features of Trial in Absentia under BNSS

1. Preconditions for Trial in Absentia

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