BNSS § 519 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 519 BNSS — Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
Replaces CrPC 473 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.
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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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.