Section 5 of the Limitation Act applies to a complaint filed under Section 138 of the NI Act.
Section 5 of the Limitation Act applies to a complaint filed under Section 138 of the NI Act and if the court is satisfied that there is a sufficient cause for not filing the complaint within the time prescribed under sub-clause (b) of Section 142 the period of limitation can be extended and the delay in fling a complaint can be condoned.