Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 518
Continuing offence
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BNSS Section 518 deals with continuing offence and replaces CrPC 472.
Bare act text — BNSS 518
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 which the offence continues.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 518 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 518 (Continuing offence) replaces Section 472 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 472 is now BNSS 518.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 513 — Definitions
- BNSS 514 — Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation
- BNSS 515 — Commencement of period of limitation
- BNSS 516 — Exclusion of time in certain cases
- BNSS 517 — Exclusion of date on which Court is closed
- BNSS 519 — Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
- BNSS 520 — Trials before High Courts
- BNSS 521 — Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial
- BNSS 522 — Forms
- BNSS 523 — Power of High Court to make rules