Section 473 CrPC permits the Court to take cognizance of an offence af…

Question

Section 473 CrPC permits the Court to take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation if:

Accepted Answer

D. {'text': 'The Court is satisfied that the delay is properly explained, or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice', 'label': 'D'}

1. Section 473 CrPC is the **extension provision** in Chapter XXXVI.
2. The Court may take cognizance after limitation if satisfied (i) that the delay has been **properly explained** or (ii) that it is necessary so to do in the **interests of justice**.
3. Either ground is enough; both need not coexist.
4. The other options describe procedures the Code does not require under section 473.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws, Lesson 10 (Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), pp. 244-249._

Answer

{'text': 'The complainant deposits security for costs in a sum directed by the Court at the first hearing in the case', 'label': 'A'}

Answer

{'text': 'The accused person gives written consent to the Court to take cognizance despite the expiry of the limitation period', 'label': 'B'}

Answer

{'text': 'The State Government issues a notification in the Official Gazette extending the limitation for the offence in question', 'label': 'C'}