O R D E R

The petitioner herein is arrayed as the 6^th accused in C.C.

No.2383 of 2014 of JFCM-I, Chavakkad. Pending the proceedings, she filed M.P. No.10556 of 2016 seeking permission to go abroad on the premise that her husband, who is employed in gulf country has arranged a job for her. The court below, by order dated 11.11.2016 rejected the application on the ground that the trial cannot be proceeded without the presence of the accused. Hence, the discretion under Sec.205 Cr.P.C. was declined.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that in the affidavit she had specifically stated that when the company was incorporated, she was a minor. The affidavit shows that she is aged 20 years. She has also denied the various transactions. Learned counsel for the petitioner reiterated that in the affidavit filed by the 6^th accused it was specifically stated that if evidence is recorded in her absence, she will not challenge it. It was also reiterated that the charge read over in her absence and in the presence of the counsel as well as Sec.313 Cr.P.C. Statement read over will be answered by the counsel and it will be binding on her.

It was also asserted that she will not challenge it.