Section 515 of BNSS : Section 515: Commencement of period of limitation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh discovers a theft in his house on January 1, 2023.

Application of Section 515:

• Date of Offence: January 1, 2023
• Commencement of Limitation Period: January 1, 2023 (as per Section 515(1)(a))

Ramesh must file a complaint within the limitation period starting from January 1, 2023. If the limitation period is three years, he has until January 1, 2026, to take legal action.

Example 2:

Scenario: Sita finds out on March 1, 2023, that her business partner, Raj, embezzled funds from their company. The embezzlement occurred on January 1, 2022, but Sita was unaware until March 1, 2023.

Application of Section 515:

• Date of Offence: January 1, 2022
• Date of Knowledge: March 1, 2023
• Commencement of Limitation Period: March 1, 2023 (as per Section 515(1)(b))

Sita must file a complai...

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