Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation

B. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.-

1. (1) Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this Code, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in Sub-section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation.
2. (2) The period of limitation shall be-
   • (a) six months, if the offence is punishable with fine only;
   • (b) one year, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year;
   • (c) three years, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.