πŸ“’ Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert πŸ‘‰ call Now!


    Question

    If offence is punishable with fine only, the period of

    limitation for taking cognizance of it shall be
    A 3 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.mdash;(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. (2) The period of limitation shall bemdash; (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; (c) three years, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.

    Practice Next
    ask-question