(1) Whenever a Magistrate
issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused
and permit him to appear by his advocate.
(2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, in his discretion, at any stage of the
proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance in the
manner hereinbefore provided.
Chapter XIV — COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES