This document contains the original judgement for the case of Jai Krishna Dubey and others versus the State of U.P. and another. The judgement addresses an application to quash criminal proceedings, specifically focusing on whether the cognizance taken by the court was time-barred. It discusses the legal precedent and relevant sections of the Cr.P.C. concerning the computation of the limitation period for taking cognizance. This judgement would be of interest to legal professionals, students, and anyone involved in criminal law proceedings.