CrPC: Chapter 36: Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
- Section 467. Definitions
- Section 468. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation
- Section 469. Commencement of the period of limitation
- Section 470. Exclusion of time in certain cases
- Section 471. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed
- Section 472. Continuing offence
- Section 473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
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