Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Section 378 (5)—Condonation of delay in filing special leave petition for appeal against acquittal—Applicability of Section 5 of the Limitation Act—As there is nothing provided in special provision under Section 378 (5) of CrPC towards discretion to the court for condoning delay in case of filing of appeal beyond period prescribed in the provision of Section 378 (5) of the CrPC to exclude the application of Limitation Act—Language of Section 378 (5) cannot be said to have excluded applicability of Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
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