342. Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.

(1) In this section, "corporation" means an incorporated company or other body corporate, and includes a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

(2) Where a corporation is the accused person or one of the accused persons in an inquiry or trial, it may appoint a representative for the purpose of the inquiry or trial and such appointment need not be under the seal of the corporation.

(3) Where a representative is so appointed, any requirement of this Sanhita that anything shall be done in the presence of the accused or shall be read or stated or explained to the accused, shall be construed as a requirement that that thing shall be done in the presence of the representative or read or stated or explained to the representative, and any requirement that the accused shall be examined shall be construed as a requirement that the representative shall be examined.

(4) Where a representative is so appointed, the provisions of this Sanhita which refer to the personal attendance of the accused shall not apply.

(5) If a question arises as to whether any person appearing as the representative of a corporation has been duly appointed, the Court may adjourn the proceedings and make such order as it thinks fit in the circumstances of the case.