Limitation Act not applies to Criminal Proceedings unless Specifically Provided

Ravindra Singh Vs State of Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarh high Court) The general rule of criminal justice is that ‘a crime never dies’. The principle is reflected in the well-known maxim nullum tempus aut locus occurrit regi (lapse of time is no bar to Crown in proceeding against offenders). The Limitation Act, 1963 does not apply to criminal proceedings unless there are express and specific provisions to that effect, for instance. Article 114, 115, 131 and 132 of the Act. It is settled law that a criminal offence is considered as a wrong against the State and the society even though ...