No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act unless the complaint thereof is made within three months from the date on which the alleged commission of the offence came to the knowledge of the complainant.
Section 18: Limitation of prosecution.
The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993Central Act · Act 46 of 1993
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section | 18 |
| Marginal note | Limitation of prosecution. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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