What type of sexual harassment case has been filed against you? Is it rape case or Section 354 IPC or something else? It depends on type of case. But, in most of the offences relating to sexual harassment, there is NO limitation period.
As far as registration of FIR is concerned, if the complaint given to the police discloses the commission of a cognizable offence, the police is bound to register it. It applies to sexual harassment case also. There is no other criteria. It is whether the complaint discloses a cognizable offence. Her mere complaint mentioning facts may be sufficient to register the FIR (at the initial stage). Subsequently, during investigation, it depends on the evidence, which may include medical evidence (if any), verbal statements, eye witnesses, and any other type of evidence.
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