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    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.

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