law: 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.