Exemption Application

IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName] Criminal Case No. [caseNo] of 2024 IN THE MATTER OF: [accusedName] ... Accused VERSUS STATE OF [state] ... Respondent APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 317 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 FOR EXEMPTION FROM PERSONAL APPEARANCE MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Accused is the [accusedName] in the present case. 2. That the case is fixed for today for [purpose]. 3. That the Accused is unable to appear in person today due to [reason, e.g., illness/urgent work/travel]. 4. That the non-appearance of the Accused is not intentional or deliberate. 5. That the Accused's counsel is present and ready to proceed with the case. 6. That no prejudice will be caused to the prosecution if the exemption is granted. PRAYER: It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: 1. Exempt the Accused from personal appearance for today's hearing; 2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. ACCUSED THROUGH ADVOCATE VERIFICATION: Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 are true to my knowledge and belief.