BNSS Section 518: Continuing offence

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 38: Limitation for Taking Cognizance of Certain Offences

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518. In the case of a continuing offence, a fresh period of limitation shall begin to run at every moment of the time during which the offence continues.

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Replaces CrPC 472. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)

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