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513. Definitions.— For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “period of limitation” means the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance… Read More »Section 513 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Sanhita, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence… Read More »Section 514 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
515. Commencement of period of limitation.— (1) The period of limitation, in relation to an offender, shall commence,— (2) In computing the said period, the day from… Read More »Section 515 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
516. Exclusion of time in certain cases.— (1) In computing the period of limitation, the time during which any person has been prosecuting with due diligence… Read More »Section 516 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
517. Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.— Where the period of limitation expires on a day when the Court is closed, the Court may… Read More »Section 517 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
518. Continuing offence.— In the case of a continuing offence, a fresh period of limitation shall begin to run at every moment of the time during… Read More »Section 518 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
519. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.— Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an… Read More »Section 519 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
522. Forms.— Subject to the power conferred by article 227 of the Constitution, the forms set forth in the Second Schedule, with such variations as the… Read More »Section 522 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
521. Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.— (1) The Central Government may make rules consistent with this Sanhita and the… Read More »Section 521 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
520. Trials before High Courts.— When an offence is tried by the High Court otherwise than under section 447, it shall, in the trial of the… Read More »Section 520 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
523. Power of High Court to make rules.— (1) Every High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules— (2) All rules… Read More »Section 523 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
524. Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.— If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State… Read More »Section 524 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023