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CrPC Section 473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
02 01-04-1974 36
Chapter Title Ministry Department
Limitation For Taking Cognizance Of Certain Offences Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security

Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice.

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