Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 273 [Corresponding Sec. 308 of BNSS, 2023]–Petitioner-accused is seeking his presence through video conferencing–Accused’s non-appearance may be attributed to various reasons, such as the need to maintain law and order, transportation, difficulties from Jail to Court, unavailability of the police escort team, or other logistical constrains–Period of six years has already elapsed in the ongoing proceedings–If the accused is not permitted to appear through video conferencing, it may take an unreasonably long time–DIrection issued.
