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.
• (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.