Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 468, 469 and 473

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973—Sections 468, 469 and 473—Limitation in criminal cases—Section 468 Cr.P.C. places an embargo  upon  court  from  taking cognizance of an offence after the expiry  of  the  limitation  period provided therein—Section 469 prescribes when the period of limitation begins—Section 473 enables the court to condone delay, provided  that the  court  is  satisfied  with  the  explanation  furnished  by   the prosecution/complainant, and  where,  in  the  interests  of  justice, extension of the period of limitation is called for.

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