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Under Section 514(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 468(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), the period of limitation for taking…

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For the purpose of taking cognizance of an offence, what period of limitation is prescribed for an offence carrying punishment of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year?

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Under Section 514(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 468(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), the period of limitation for taking cognizance of an offence is: (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; and (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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Option A

Incorrect. Under Section 514(2)(a) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 468(2)(a) of the CrPC, 1973), the six-month limitation period applies only if the offence is punishable with fine only.

Option B

Correct. Under Section 514(2)(b) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 468(2)(b) of the CrPC, 1973), the period of limitation is one year if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

Option C

Incorrect. Under Section 514(2)(c) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 468(2)(c) of the CrPC, 1973), the three-year limitation period applies if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, but not exceeding three years.

Option D

Incorrect. Neither Section 514(2) of the BNSS, 2023 nor former Section 468(2) of the CrPC, 1973 prescribes a two-year limitation period.

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