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468. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. (1) Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this Code, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in sub-section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation.
Oct 31, 2022 · Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this Code, no Court, shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in Sub-Section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation. The period of limitation shall be—. six months, if the offence is punishable with fine only;
It was held that where the Magistrate finds that taking cognizance of the offence itself was contrary to any provision of law like Section 468 CrPC, the complaint being barred by limitation, he cannot frame the charge and he has to discharge the accused.
Section 468 (2) in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. (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;
Aug 25, 2022 · This article provides a basic understanding of Section 468 CrPC, how the limitation period is calculated, and judiciary’s opinion on the same and the execution of time. It has been published by Rachit Garg.
Mar 5, 2022 · The Supreme Court observed that the relevant date for the purpose of computing the period of limitation under Section 468 CrPC is the date of filing of the complaint or the date of institution...
Apr 13, 2022 · The Supreme Court has held that the limitation period prescribed under Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is not applicable for the filing of an application by an aggrieved woman...
Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. (1) Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this Code, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in sub-section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation.
Section 468 creates bar to taking cognizance of offences after lapse of period of limitation. Sections 469 to 473 deal with various aspects of computation of limitation. Of the aforementioned provisions, we are concerned with Sections 468 and 469.
Aug 18, 2020 · The opening sentence of Section 468 of the Code in itself makes it abundantly clear that the limitation is applicable at the time of taking cognizance, not consequent thereupon. There may be a situation where cognizance is taken of an offence and charge is framed of different offence and again conviction is held under a different section.
