Court Can Take Cognizance Of An Offence Even After The Expiry Of Limitation Period If The Delay Is Properly Explained: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court has reiterated the position of law that Magistrate can take cognizance of an offence even after the expiry of the limitation period. While doing so, the Magistrate has to satisfy himself on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that is necessary so to do in the interests of justice. In the present case,...