Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 468–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 498-A & 406–Order of taking cognizance–Limitation–FIR was lodged on 24.06.2010 and cognizance was taken on 11.12.2013–For the purpose of computing the period of limitation u/s. 468, the relevant date is the date of filing the complaint or the date of institution of prosecution and not the date on which the Magistrate takes cognizance–Allegations levelled in the complaint are in relation to the incident which occurred in year 2010–Held, impugned order cannot be held illegal or vitiated on the ground of limitation.
