Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
"Explanation
43. To section 79 of the principal Act, the following Explanation shall be added, namely:—
"Explanation.—For the purposes of this section,—
(a) in the case of a continuing offence, the period of limitation shall be computed with reference to every point of time during which the offence continues;
(b) where for the performance of any act time has been extended under this Act, the period of limitation shall be computed from the expiry of the extended period.".
Source: India Code