P.P. UNNIKRISHNAN vs PUTTIYOTTIL ALIKUTTY

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts, affirming that the complaint against the police officers under Sections 325, 342, 330, and 506(1) IPC was valid despite the appellants' claim of limitation under Section 64(3) of the Kerala Police Act. The Court clarified that the limitation period does not apply to cognizance taken by the Magistrate in this case, as the complaint was filed within the appropriate timeframe. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, allowing the criminal proceedings to continue.