Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Secs. 468 & 482–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 147, 148, 149, 323, 324, 325 & 447–Delay of twelve years in filing the charge sheet–However, the complainant was not repsonsible for causing such delay–Nine investigation officers changed in the case–No hardship to petitioner-accused due to prolonged investigation–Offence u/s. 325 is punishable for seven years–Proceedings cannot be held time barred–No proper case for quashing the criminal proceedings.
