Delhi Judicial Service Pre 2008

The limitation for a criminal court to take cognizance of an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year is

Verified Answer
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 3 years
D. 3 months

Explanation:

As per Section 468(2)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the period of limitation for a criminal court to take cognizance of an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year is one year.