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When the evidence of a convict under sentence of death is required in a case, the Court shall proceed to the prison for the purpose and shall not require the convict’s attendance under Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act, 1955 (Central Act 32 of 1955): Provided that in case the presence of a convict under sentence of death is required by a Sessions or High Court to take additional evidence in the case under section 391 of the Code of HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), DEC. 30, 2022 (PAUS. 9, 1944 SAKA) 1299 Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), the attendance of the convict may be required under Prisoners (Attendance in Courts) Act, 1955 (Central Act 32 of 1955) If he is facing trial in other cases, the court concerned shall be requested to hold the trial inside the prison premises using video conferencing or other suitable means. Officer responsible for the execution.