Trial of Proclaimed Offenders Through ‘Trial in Absentia’ Procedure Under Section 356 BNSS Explained: Allahabad High Court
In a major development in criminal law, the Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 6 May 2026 explaining the use of Section 356 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Justice Praveen Kumar Giri described this provision as a landmark reform because it formally introduces the concept of trial in absentia, meaning a criminal trial can proceed even when the accused is not present in court. Background of the case…
