The acquittal does not restart the limitation period unless the complainant can prove that they w…
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The acquittal does not restart the limitation period unless the complainant can prove that they were diligently pursuing the criminal case under a mistaken belief that it was the appropriate remedy (and invoke Section 14 of the Limitation Act).
The court has discretion to condone delay if there are exceptional reasons under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, but this is more applicable to appeals and not to fresh suits.