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What is ‘trial in absentia’? | Explained

Trial in absentia is available only in cases involving serious offences punishable with imprisonment of at least 10 years, life imprisonment, or death, where the accused has been declared a proclaimed offender

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14 July 2026 · 1 min read
What is ‘trial in absentia’? | Explained

Trial in absentia is available only in cases involving serious offences punishable with imprisonment of at least 10 years, life imprisonment, or death, where the accused has been declared a proclaimed offender

Source: The Hindu — National

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