Section 472: Continuing offence

Q: What does Section 472 of The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act) deal with?

Section 472 DSPE Act pertains to "Continuing offence". It is part of the The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 472 of The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act) governs continuing offence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 472 DSPE Act still in force?

Yes, Section 472 of the The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 472 DSPE Act?

धारा 472 DSPE Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 472 of the The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. Section 472 of The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act) governs continuing offence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 472 DSPE Act?

Dhara 472 DSPE Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 472 of the The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 472 of The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act) governs continuing offence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 472 of The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946?

Cite as: "Section 472, The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (DSPE Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, § 472 (India).

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The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946

Chapter XXXVILIMIT — ation For Taking Cognizance Of Certain Offences

Section 472

Continuing offence

- In the case of a continuing offence, a fresh period of limitation shall begin to run at every moment of the time during which the offence continues.