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Section 473 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
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.
Related Sections
- Section 40: Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report
- Section 432: Power to suspend or remit sentences
- Section 136: Consequences of his failing to do so
- Section 474: Trials before High Courts
- Section 17: Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates
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