Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXX · Appeals to the High Court
314. Non-appearance of respondent
Feedback & supportIf, at the hearing of the appeal, the respondent is not present and the Court is not satisfied that the notice of appeal was duly served upon him, then the Court shall not make any order in the matter of the appeal adverse to or to the prejudice of the respondent, but shall adjourn
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
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the hearing of the appeal to a future day for his appearance, and shall issue the requisite notice to him for service through the Registrar.
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Chief Registrar, Deputy Registrar or any Assistant Registrar of the Federal Court, of the Court of Appeal or of the High Court;
If the service of the last-mentioned notice cannot be effected on the respondent the Court shall proceed to hear the appeal in his absence.