Section 2

Chapter XXXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 not to apply to certain offences.

The Economic Offences (Inapplicability of Limitation) Act, 1974

  • Act 12 of 1974
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Revenue
About this Act

An Act to provide for the inapplicability of the provisions of Chapter XXXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to certain economic offences.

All sections
    Nothing in Chapter XXXVI of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall apply to--
         (i) any offence punishable under any of the enactments 1 [or provisions, if any, thereof] specified in the Schedule; or
         (ii) any other offence, which under the provisions of that Code, may be tried along with such offence,
and every offence referred to in clause (i) or clause (ii) may be taken cognizance of by the Court having jurisdiction as if the provisions of that Chapter were not enacted.

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 65 of 1984, s. 10 (w.e.f. 8-10-1984).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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