PRITAM SINGH versus STATE OF HARYANA

PRITAM SINGH versus STATE OF HARYANA

The prosecution against the appellant, commenced long after the expiry of three months from the commission of the offence, is barred by limitation under s. 42 of the Police Act, 1861.

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Parties
Appellant: Pritam Singh; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 March 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Limitation of Prosecution, Police Act Offences
Criminal Law Limitation of Prosecution Police Act Offences

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Parties

Pritam Singh

Appellant

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether prosecution for offence under s. 29 of the Police Act, 1861 was time-barred under s. 42 of the Act

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution against the appellant, commenced long after the expiry of three months from the commission of the offence, is barred by limitation under s. 42 of the Police Act, 1861.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Conviction and levy of fine set aside
  • Fine, if collected, to be refunded to appellant