CPC Section 81

CPC Section 81. Exemption from arrest and personal appearance.–

In a suit instituted against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity–

• (a) the defendant shall not be liable to arrest nor his property to attachment otherwise than in execution of a decree, and
• (b) where the Court is satisfied that the defendant cannot absent himself from his duty without detriment to the public service, it shall exempt him from appearing in person.