The Indian Copyright Act, 1847, 20 of 1847 (Rep., Act 3 of 1914)

Section XVI. And it is enacted, that all actions, suits, bills, indictments, in-formations and other criminal pro

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

XVI. And it is enacted, that all actions, suits, bills, indictments, in-formations and other criminal proceedings for any offence which shall be committed against this Act shall be brought, sued and commenced within twelve calendar months next after such offence committed, or else the same shall be void and of none effect.

Source: India Code