# The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 134: Power to dispense with personal attendance

- Act: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bnss/section/134/

## Text

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 an advocate.

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