CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973
BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023
473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973
473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the
foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the
period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been
properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice.
CHAPTER XXXVII
MISCELLANEOUS
Legacy / repealed by BNSS India Code — CrPC 1973
BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023
519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the
foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the
period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been
properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice.
CHAPTER XXXIX
MISCELLANEOUS
Current law India Code — BNSS 2023