The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal
attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not be ordered
to execute a bond for keeping the peace or for good behaviour and may permit him
to appear by a pleader.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
112 CrPC Procedure in respect of person present in Court
113 CrPC Summons or warrant in case of person not so present
114 CrPC Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
115 CrPC Power to dispense with personal attendance
116 CrPC Inquiry as to truth of information
117 CrPC Order to give security
118 CrPC Discharge of person informed against
119 CrPC Commencement of period for which security is required