Section 513 BNSS: Definitions

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 513 BNSS at a Glance

Section 513 BNSS deals with definitions. It replaced Section 467 CrPC on 1 July 2024.

Was CrPC

Section 467 →

Section 513 BNSS Bare Act Text

513. Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "period of limitation" means the period specified in section 514 for taking cognizance of an offence.

Source: Section 513, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 513 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 513 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 defines period of limitation for the purposes of its Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires. Period of limitation means the period specified in Section 514 BNSS for taking cognizance of an offence.

When Section 513 BNSS Applies

  • Section 513 BNSS applies for the purposes of the Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.
  • Period of limitation means the period specified in Section 514 BNSS.
  • That period is for taking cognizance of an offence.

Example of Section 513 BNSS

Gopal is accused of an offence, and a Court is asked about the period of limitation. Section 513 BNSS says that, for the purposes of the Chapter and unless the context otherwise requires, period of limitation means the period specified in Section 514 BNSS for taking cognizance of an offence.

When Section 513 BNSS Does Not Apply

  • Section 513 BNSS speaks of the meaning of period of limitation. It does not deal with the bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation, which is the subject of Section 514 BNSS.
  • Section 513 BNSS speaks of the meaning of period of limitation. It does not deal with the commencement of the period of limitation, which is the subject of Section 515 BNSS.

Section 513 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 513 BNSS replaces Section 467 CrPC from the old criminal code.

Section 513 BNSS has the same heading as Section 467 CrPC. Section 513 BNSS reads Section 514 BNSS where Section 467 CrPC read Section 468 CrPC. The other words read the same. Section 467 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 513 BNSS.

View CrPC Section 467 →

FAQs on Section 513 BNSS

What does period of limitation mean under Section 513 BNSS?▼

Section 513 BNSS says period of limitation means the period specified in Section 514 BNSS for taking cognizance of an offence.

For what purposes does Section 513 BNSS define period of limitation?▼

Section 513 BNSS defines it for the purposes of the Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.

Which section specifies the period of limitation under Section 513 BNSS?▼

Section 514 BNSS. Section 513 BNSS says period of limitation means the period specified there for taking cognizance of an offence.

What changed from Section 467 CrPC to Section 513 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 513 BNSS has the same heading as Section 467 CrPC. Section 513 BNSS reads Section 514 BNSS where Section 467 CrPC read Section 468 CrPC. The other words read the same.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 21 Oct 2026 ·