BNSS Section 514: Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 38: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences
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¶514.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Sanhita, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in sub-section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation.
¶(2) The period of limitation shall be—
¶(a) six months, if the offence is punishable with fine only;
¶(b) one year, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year;
¶(c) three years, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.
¶(3) For the purposes of this section, the period of limitation, in relation to offences which may be tried together, shall be determined with reference to the offence which is punishable with the more severe punishment or, as the case may be, the most severe punishment.
¶Explanation.—For the purpose of computing the period of limitation, the relevant date shall be the date of filing complaint under section 223 or the date of recording of information under section 173.
Study: explanations and related material
Replaces CrPC 468. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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