Section 317 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 317 of CRPC “Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases”
(1) At any stage of an inquiry or trial under this code if the Judge or Magistrate is satisfied for reasons to be recorded that the personal attendance of the accused before the Court is not necessary for the interests of justice or that the accused persistently disturbs the proceedings in court the Judge or Magistrate may if the accused is represented by a pleader dispense with his attendance and proceed with such inquiry or trial in his absence and may at any subsequent stage of the proceedings direct the personal attendance of such accused.
(2) If the accused in any such case is not represented by a pleader or if the Judge or Magistrate considers his personal attendance necessary he may if he thinks fit and for reasons to be recorded by him, either adjourn such inquiry to trial or order that the case of such accused be taken up or tried separately.