<P> For crimes other than summary conviction offences, there is no statute of limitations in Canadian criminal law . For indictable (serious) offences such as major theft, murder, kidnapping or sexual assault, a defendant may be charged at any future date; in some cases, warrants have remained outstanding for more than 20 years . The sole exception is a charge of treason, which must be brought within 3 years . </P> <P> Civil law limitations vary by province, with Ontario introducing the Limitations Act, 2002 on January 1, 2004 . </P> <P> The statute of limitations in India is defined by the Limitations Act, 1963 . </P> <P> The statute of limitations for criminal offences is governed by Sec. 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code . </P>

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