CAN A COURT TAKE-UP A CASE AFTER LIMITATION?

Yes, the Courts are allowed [in law] to take up cases barred by Limitation Act. Section 473 of Code of Criminal Procedure gives previlige to the Court when a situation arose before it with respect to expiry of limitation period. A bare reading Section 473 of Cr.P.C. explains; There is no restriction to hear the[…..]

HOW TO CALCULATE PERIOD OF LIMITATION?

The Period of Limitation shall commence; On the date of commission of offence, or When the exact date of offence [committed] was not known, in such case, the date on which the aggrieved came to know or the Police has such information, whichever is earlier, or The date on which the aggrieved came to know[…..]

WHAT IS LIMITATION?

The Law has prescribed time limit to file a Suit or a Criminal Case including that of Appeal or Applications before any Courts or Forums and this is called limitation. In Cr.P.C. no Court shall take any case if limitation period is ceased as follows; If the offence is punishable with only fine then it[…..]