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Accused Dipke exempted from court appearance on medical grounds
A senior police official at Delhi's Mandir Marg station has granted exemption from in-person appearance before the magistrate to accused Abhijeet Dipke following a medical plea by his legal counsel.
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The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at Mandir Marg police station approved the exemption on Tuesday after Dipke's advocate submitted documents citing medical reasons preventing the accused's physical presence before the judicial officer.
The exemption allows Dipke to remain absent from the magistrate's proceedings while his legal representation continues on his behalf. Such medical exemptions are granted by magistrates when credible health-related documentation supports the request for non-appearance.
Details regarding the nature of Dipke's medical condition and the duration of the exemption were not disclosed. The case remains under judicial oversight, with proceedings expected to continue through his counsel's representation.
The decision follows standard legal procedures that permit magistrates to excuse an accused's in-person attendance when substantiated medical grounds are presented. The matter is likely to proceed through regular adjournments and legal filings managed by Dipke's legal team.