Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 468–Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1961–Sec. 3(3)(6)–Order of taking cognizance–Petitioner purchased the land on 05.04.2004 whereas the complaint was filed on 19.01.2008 and cognizance was taken on 10.02.2009–Punishment for the offence is provided one year–It is not mentioned in the complaint that when the petitioner entered the restricted area–Order of taking cognizance is barred by the provisions of Sec. 468(2)–Proceedings are liable to be dropped.


