malicius prosecution

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 16 December 2010 This query is : Resolved
I was acquited by MM and HC in a false 138 case. How much time do I get for filing cases against complainant for defamation/damages ?

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Khaleel Ahmed Mohammed (Expert) 16 December 2010
Three years since from the date of acquittal order.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 16 December 2010
After the expiry of the period of appeal/revision which generally is 3 months from the date of acquittal from HC.

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 16 December 2010
Thanks

Uma parameswaran (Expert) 16 December 2010
Yes .it is three years.

Parveen Kr. Aggarwal (Expert) 16 December 2010
As per Article 74 of the Schedule appended to the Limitation Act, 1963, limitation period for filing a suit for compensation(damages) for malicious prosecution is one year from the date when the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution is otherwise terminated.

s.subramanian (Expert) 17 December 2010
Parveen is perfectly right. It is one year only.

Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 18 December 2010
yes 1 year.

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