Section 468 of CrPC : Section 468: Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh was caught by the traffic police for driving without a valid license on January 1, 2020. The offence is punishable with a fine only.

Application of Section 468:

• According to Section 468(2)(a), the period of limitation for an offence punishable with fine only is six months.
• Therefore, the court cannot take cognizance of this offence after June 30, 2020.
• If the police file a charge sheet against Rajesh on July 1, 2020, the court will not take cognizance of the offence because the period of limitation has expired.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya was accused of committing a minor theft on February 1, 2019. The offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

Application of Section 468:

• According to Section 468(2)(b), the period of limitation for an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year is one year.
• Therefore, the court cannot take cognizance of this offence after January 31, 2020.
• If the police file a charge sheet against Priya on February 2, 2020, the court will not take cognizance...

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