228. (1) Whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused and permit him to appear by his advocate.
(2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, in his discretion, at any stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance in the manner hereinbefore provided.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 221 Cognizance of offence
Section 222 Prosecution for defamation
Section 223 Examination of complainant
Section 224 Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case
Section 225 Postponement of issue of process
Section 226 Dismissal of complaint
Section 228 Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
Section 229 Special summons in cases of petty offence
Section 230 Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents