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    Under Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

    1973- the period of limitation for taking cognizance in case of the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years. shall be ________ .
    A Six Months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Three years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Two years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D One year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 468 CrPC - Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation—(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 be— (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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