Multiple choice

In computing the period of limitation, the period which may be excluded includes the

  1. time during which any person has been prosecuting with due diligence another prosecution on the same facts, in good faith and in a court without jurisdiction

  2. period for which the prosecution in respect of such offence has been stayed by an injunction or order

  3. period during which the application of the accused for release on bail was pending

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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Explanation

Under Section 468 CrPC (explanation), both situations are excluded from limitation period: time spent prosecuting in good faith in a court without jurisdiction, and any period when prosecution was stayed. Bail application pendency is not excluded.

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