Limitation Under Section 469 CrPC Begins from Date of Police Officer’s Knowledge, Not Later FIR Date: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently examined the scope of Section 469 CrPC concerning limitation for taking cognisance of offences. The case involved a criminal revision petition filed by a public servant, Bachu Singh, challenging a CBI chargesheet alleging that he ran a private business while in public service. The alleged acts came to light during a search and seizure operation conducted in 1995, but the FIR was registered later in…