Chhattisgarh Pre Exam 2014

Under Section 468 of Cr.P.C. for an offence punishable with imprisonment exceeding one year but not exceeding three years, the limitation period for taking cognizance is

Verified Answer
A. One year
B. Two year
C. Three year
D. Five year

Explanation:

Section 468(2)(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) stipulates that the period of limitation for taking cognizance of an offence shall be three years if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.