Right of appellant to be present

(1) An appellant, notwithstanding that he is in custody, shall be entitled to be present, if he desires it, on the hearing of his (2) An appellant who does not appear at the hearing of his appeal by an attorney-at-law, may present his case and argument either in person or writing if he so desires and any case or argument so presented shall be considered by the Court. (3) The power of the Court to pass any sentence under this Act may be exercised notwithstanding that the appellant is for any reason not present. Prosecutions.1 of 1969.