The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
77. Time limit for
prosecutions. –
Notwithstanding
anything contained in this Act, no court shall take cognizance of an offence
under this Act after the expiry of the period of one year from the date of
commission of an offence: Provided that the Commissioner of Food Safety may,
for reasons to be recorded in writing, approve prosecution within an extended
period of up to three years.