CRPC §473 → BNSS §519
Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
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473. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.—Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice. CHAPTER XXXVII MISCELLANEOUS
519. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in the interests of justice. CHAPTER XXXIX MISCELLANEOUS
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Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.
Old position
CrPC 473 is concerned with Extension of period of limitation in certain cases. Extension of period of limitation in certain cases
New position
BNSS 519 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: period of limitation in certain cases.. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case
BNSS 519 (period of limitation in certain cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 473. BNSS 519 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 519 text: Notwithstanding anything contained in...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 519 (period of limitation in certain cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 473. BNSS 519 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 519 text: Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it is necessary so to do in...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 473 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 519 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNSS 519 (period of limitation in certain cases.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, CRPC §473 → BNSS §519 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/473.
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