Chhattisgarh Pre 2008

The period of limitation for a suit for damages on account of malicious prosecution is:-

Verified Answer
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Six months

Explanation:

Article 74 of the Limitation Act, 1963, provides a period of one year for a suit for compensation for malicious prosecution, commencing from the date when the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution is otherwise terminated.