Limitation in taking cognizance

Limitation in taking cognizance

The period of limitation in case of Criminal complaint is to be determined on the date of presentation of the complaint to the magistrate
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The period of limitation in case of Criminal complaint is to be determined on the date of presentation of the complaint to the magistrate

After referring to several decisions, the  Supreme Court held that the limitation prescribed under Section 468 of the Code should be related to the filing of complaint and not to the date of cognizance by the Magistrate or issuance...
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