Correct option is D
As per Section 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, no period of limitation is prescribed for taking cognizance of offences punishable with imprisonment for more than three years. This means that for serious crimes, such as those involving long-term imprisonment, there is no time limit on when prosecution can be initiated.
Information Booster: The absence of a limitation period for serious offences ensures that even after a long time, justice can be pursued, recognizing the gravity of such crimes. Lesser offences, however, have specific time limits for cognizance.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a) Incorrect: There is no three-year limitation for such serious offences.
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(b) Incorrect: Two years is the limitation for offences with shorter imprisonment terms.
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(c) Incorrect: Five years is not applicable in this context.
