(1) Whenever, in the course of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, it appears to a Court or Magistrate that the examination of a witness is necessary for the ends of justice, and that the attendance of such witness cannot be procured without an amount of delay, expense or inconvenience which, under the circumstances of the case, would be unreasonable, the Court or Magistrate may dispense with such attendance and may issue a commission for the examination of the witness in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter:
Provided that where the examination of the President or the Vice-President of India or the Governor of a State or the Administrator of a Union territory as a witness is necessary for the ends of Justice, a commission shall be issued for the examination of such a witness.
(2) The Court may, when issuing a
commission for the examination of a witness for the prosecution, direct that
such amount as the Court considers reasonable to meet the expenses of the
accused, including the pleader's fees, be paid by the prosecution.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
271 CrPC Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
273 CrPC Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
274 CrPC Record in summons-cases and inquiries
275 CrPC Record in warrant-cases
276 CrPC Record in trial before Court of Session
277 CrPC Language of record of evidence
278 CrPC Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
279 CrPC Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader