Personal appearance Mandatory in MCD MOU final hearing.

Hello Sir I was accused of 498a, Dowry and DV cases. I choose to take the wife back / After 2 months of reconciliation efforts and Mediation, we decided that further continuation of married life isnt possible and have agreed to part ways via MCD. The lawyer has prepared draft for the same and it has to be presented before Judge for approval along with all T&C, payment terms, withdrawl of cases, Anticip bail grant, MCD etc . And it seems ok. However, i had communicated to my lawyer that i wont be able to appear in person at the time when MOU will be presented in front of HC judge for approval, but it will be signed by me and sent via courier, which he will get affidavited. Now only 3 days remain, and my lawyer is insisting me to appear personally. He says that due to some fraudulent acts, HC has laid down rules in past one month that personal appearance and affidavit is mandatory along with signing the register. My lawyer had earlier cited several cases where the accused havnt appeared personally even for final closing of case and MOU has been executed by family via power of attorney. Here, i am even signing it myself and sending him courier. I personally cant afford to leave my work now, and travel . Kindly suggest: 1. What is the basis of such a rule . Can i get a citing of same. if it has come up there must be a credible source for same. 2. In the event of my non appearance, will the MOU wont be accepted and judge can order my appearance?