Accused Who Absconded Can Be Prosecuted Under S.174A IPC Even If Proclamation Under S.82 CrPC Is Extinguished : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that an accused who absconds can be prosecuted under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for failure to appear before the court, even if the proclamation under Section 82 of the CrPC has been extinguished. The case involved an accused who had evaded court summons and absconded, raising the issue of whether prosecution could continue after the proclamation was rescinded. The Court ruled that such absconding behavior continues to warrant prosecution under Section 174A IPC, reinforcing that individuals cannot evade legal responsibility by absconding or evading court proceedings.