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Q1 · easy · BNSS S.513
For the purposes of Chapter containing Section 513, what does the term "period of limitation" mean?
- A.The period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence.✓ correct
- B.The period for filing a civil suit under this Act.
- C.The time allowed for completion of a criminal trial.
- D.Any period specified elsewhere in the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Why: Section 513 defines "period of limitation" as the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence. The provision therefore ties the term specifically to section 514 and to taking cognizance of an offence.
Read Section 513 — Definitions →Q2 · easy · BNSS S.513
The opening words "For the purposes of this Chapter" in Section 513 indicate that the definition of "period of limitation" applies to which scope?
- A.To all statutes across Indian law.
- B.To this Chapter only.✓ correct
- C.Only to section 514 itself.
- D.Only to subordinate legislation made under this Act.
Why: Section 513 begins with "For the purposes of this Chapter," which means the defined meaning of "period of limitation" is intended to apply within that Chapter. It does not purport to define the term for other Parts of the Act or other statutes.
Read Section 513 — Definitions →Q3 · medium · BNSS S.513
Section 513 includes the phrase "unless the context otherwise requires." If another provision in the same Chapter uses "period of limitation" in a clearly different sense, what follows from Section 513?
- A.Section 513 completely prevents any other contextual meaning within the Chapter.
- B.A different meaning would be allowed only if section 514 is amended.
- C.A different contextual meaning may govern where the context otherwise requires.✓ correct
- D.Only the legislature, not the courts, may give a different meaning.
Why: The provision expressly states "unless the context otherwise requires," which permits a different meaning in a particular context within the Chapter. Thus contextual usage can override the default definition provided by section 513.
Read Section 513 — Definitions →Q4 · medium · BNSS S.513
Which of the following best describes what the defined "period of limitation" refers to in Section 513?
- A.The period for filing a charge-sheet by the police.
- B.The period for lodging an appeal against conviction.
- C.The period for completion of trial proceedings.
- D.The period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence.✓ correct
Why: Section 513 explicitly defines "period of limitation" as the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence. It therefore refers to the time for taking cognizance, not to filing appeals, charge-sheets, or trial completion.
Read Section 513 — Definitions →Q5 · hard · BNSS S.513
Which statement correctly captures the tricky distinction implied by Section 513 between "taking cognizance" and other procedural time-limits?
- A.The term means the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence.✓ correct
- B.The term covers the period for initiating prosecution and for taking cognizance equally.
- C.The term refers to any procedural time-limit in criminal proceedings.
- D.The term is the time allowed for filing appeals from convictions.
Why: Section 513 confines "period of limitation" to the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence. It does not equate that period with other procedural time-limits like initiation of prosecution or appeals.
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