Section 516 of BNSS : Section 516: Exclusion of time in certain cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi files a criminal complaint against Suresh for fraud in a local court. The court later finds that it does not have the jurisdiction to hear the case. Ravi then files the same complaint in the appropriate court. The time Ravi spent pursuing the case in the first court will be excluded from the limitation period for filing the complaint in the second court, provided Ravi acted in good faith and with due diligence.

Example 2:

Priya wants to file a case against her employer for harassment. However, she needs the sanction of the government to proceed with the prosecution. She applies for the sanction on January 1st and receives it on March 1st. The period from January 1st to March 1st will be excluded from the limitation period for filing her case.

Example 3:

Aman is accused of theft and a court issues an arrest warrant against him. Aman flees to Nepal to avoid arrest and stays there for six months. The six months Aman spent outside India will be excluded from the limitation period for prosecuting him for theft.

Example 4:

Sunita files a case against her neighbor for trespassing. During the trial, the court issues an injunction that temporarily halts the proceedings. The injunction lasts for three months. The three months during which the injunction was in place will be excluded from the limitation period for the case.

Example 5:

Rajesh is accused of embezzlement and the police issue a notice of prosecution. The notice period is 30 days. These 30 days will be excluded from the limitation period for prosecuting Rajesh for embezzlement.