Under the Criminal Procedure Code, examination of a witness in the absence of absconded accused can be done under:

Correct option is A

Section 299 of the CrPC allows for the examination of witnesses in the absence of an accused who has absconded. This provision ensures that evidence can still be recorded, preventing delays in the trial.
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Section 299 helps avoid delaying the trial when an accused absconds. The evidence is preserved so that it can be used when the absconding accused is apprehended.
Additional Knowledge
· Section 321: Deals with the withdrawal from prosecution by the public prosecutor.
· Section 224: Pertains to the discharge of an accused when the charge has not been framed.