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Criminal Procedure Test - II
Three-year period of limitation is prescribed for taking cognizance of the offence punishable with imprisonment for a term, not exceeding
Option (1) is incorrect: Under Section 468(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for taking cognizance is one year if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term, not exceeding one year.
Option (2) is correct: Under Section 468(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the period of limitation for taking cognizance is three years, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, but not exceeding three years.
Option (3) is incorrect: No limitation period for taking cognizance is mentioned under the Code of Criminal Procedure, if the offence is punishable by more than three years.
Option (4) is incorrect: No limitation period for taking cognizance is mentioned under the Code of Criminal Procedure, if the offence is punishable by more than three years.