Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
273.Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.-
Except as otherwise expressly provided, all
evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in
the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed
with, in the presence of his pleader.
Explanation.-In this section, "accused" includes a person in
relation to whom any proceeding under Chapter VIII has been commenced under
this Code.