Section 212

The judgment in every trial in any criminal court of original jurisdiction shall be pronounced in open court either immediately or at some subsequent time of which due notice shall be given to the parties or their advocates.

The accused shall, if in custody, be brought up or, if not in custody, shall be required to attend to hear judgment delivered except where his personal attendance during the trial has been dispensed with and the sentence is one of fine only.

In the case of trials in any criminal court, if it appears to the court expedient, the court instead of pronouncing judgment may direct that the accused shall be released on his entering into a bond with or without sureties, and during such period as the court directs to appear and receive judgment, if and when called upon, and in the meantime to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. [211