While the main part of section 327 of the Criminal Procedure Code embodies the principle of public trial in open court the proviso recognises an exception to the principle. Cases may occur where the requirement of the administration of justice itself may make it necessary for the Court to hold a trial in camera. [28] Following are some instances where in camera trial was made use of: Rape The word ‘Rape’ is derived from the Latin term ‘Rapio’, which means ‘to seize’.