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What is the period of limitation for prosecuting an accused of committing the offence of murder ?

The limitation bar of s.514 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly s.468 CrPC) applies only to offences punishable with fine only or with imprisonment up…

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What is the period of limitation for prosecuting an accused of committing the offence of murder ?

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The limitation bar of s.514 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly s.468 CrPC) applies only to offences punishable with fine only or with imprisonment up to three years, so murder, punishable with death or imprisonment for life, has "No period of limitation".

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