Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 519
Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
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BNSS Section 519 deals with extension of period of limitation in certain cases and replaces CrPC 473.
Bare act text — BNSS 519
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 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.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 519 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 519 (Extension of period of limitation in certain cases) replaces Section 473 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 473 is now BNSS 519.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- 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 518 — Continuing offence
- 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
- BNSS 524 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases