(1) During the preliminary hearing of the application made under Rule 33, if it appears that the prisoner has been detained contrary to the law or with common sentiments or with malice, the court shall order the defendant to appear in writing with the reasons why the prisoner should not be released from prison and to bring the prisoner along with him within a maximum of three days apart from the time limit for travel. Can give orders.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the court may, if it thinks fit, issue a show-cause order only without ordering the appearance of the prisoner in the following cases:-
(a) If the prisoner appears physically or mentally unwell,
(b) If it does not seem appropriate to attend the prisoner in view of geographical distance,
(c) If it is not deemed appropriate to present the prisoner from the point of view of safety of the prisoner and public peace and order or for any other reasonable reason.
(3) When making an order in accordance with sub-rule (1), the court may not issue a show-cause order in the name of such person or office, if no connection is found with any person or office made by the petitioner as a respondent.
(4) If the petitioner or the written answer finds that a person or office other than the respondent should be included as a respondent, the court may also issue a show cause order in the name of such person or office.