Section 467 CrPC: Definitions

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 467 CrPC at a Glance

Section 467 CrPC deals with definitions. From 1 July 2024 it is replaced by Section 513 BNSS.

Now BNSS

Section 513 →

What Section 467 CrPC Says

467. Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “period of limitation” means the period specified in section 468 for taking cognizance of an offence.

Source: Section 467, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 467 CrPC in Simple Words

Section 467 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 defines period of limitation for the purposes of its Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires. Period of limitation means the period specified in Section 468 CrPC for taking cognizance of an offence.

When Section 467 CrPC Applies

  • Section 467 CrPC applies for the purposes of the Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.
  • Period of limitation means the period specified in Section 468 CrPC.
  • That period is for taking cognizance of an offence.

Example of Section 467 CrPC

Naveen is accused of an offence, and a Court is asked about the period of limitation. Section 467 CrPC says that, for the purposes of the Chapter and unless the context otherwise requires, period of limitation means the period specified in Section 468 CrPC for taking cognizance of an offence.

When Section 467 CrPC Does Not Apply

  • Section 467 CrPC 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 468 CrPC.
  • Section 467 CrPC 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 469 CrPC.

Section 467 CrPC Under BNSS 513: What Changed

Section 467 CrPC is now covered under Section 513 BNSS.

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.

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FAQs on Section 467 CrPC

What does period of limitation mean under Section 467 CrPC?▼

Section 467 CrPC says period of limitation means the period specified in Section 468 CrPC for taking cognizance of an offence.

For what purposes does Section 467 CrPC define period of limitation?▼

Section 467 CrPC defines it for the purposes of the Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.

Which section specifies the period of limitation under Section 467 CrPC?▼

Section 468 CrPC. Section 467 CrPC says period of limitation means the period specified there for taking cognizance of an offence.

Where is Section 467 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 467 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 513 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Section 468 CrPC, which Section 467 CrPC names, is found in Section 514 BNSS.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Last updated: 21 Oct 2026 ·