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Which of the propositions is not correct with regard to the period of limitation specified in Section…

Under Section 514(2)(c) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 468(2)(c) CrPC) the three-year limitation applies to offences punishable with…

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Which of the propositions is not correct with regard to the period of limitation specified in Section 514 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for taking cognizance?

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Under Section 514(2)(c) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 468(2)(c) CrPC) the three-year limitation applies to offences punishable with imprisonment exceeding one year but not exceeding three years, and an offence punishable with more than three years has no limitation at all, so "The period of limitation shall be three years if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years." is not correct. The other propositions are correct: "The period of limitation is six months for offences punishable with fine only.", "The period of limitation is one year for offences punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year." and "The period of limitation in relation to offences tried together is determined with reference to the offence which is punishable with the most severe punishment.".

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