§ 473 Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

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Section 473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases

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Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
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473

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Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

473.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 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.