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Non-appearance in response to proclamation a 'stand-alone offence': SC

IndiaTimes Saturday, 4 January 2025 ()
The Supreme Court has ruled that non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of CrPC is a stand-alone offence under section 174A IPC. This offence can continue even if the proclamation is no longer in effect. The verdict clarifies that the status of a proclaimed offender remains despite subsequent developments in the case.
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