law: Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
  473.Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.-
  Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions
  
  of this Chapter, any Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry
  
  of the period of limitation, if it is satisfied on the facts and in the
  
  circumstances of the case that the delay has been properly explained or that it
  
  is necessary so to do in the interests of justice.