BNSS: Chapter 38: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences

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  1. Section 513. Definitions
  2. Section 514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation
  3. Section 515. Commencement of period of limitation
  4. Section 516. Exclusion of time in certain cases
  5. Section 517. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed
  6. Section 518. Continuing offence
  7. Section 519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases

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