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The Limitation Act 1963 is the central statute on time-bar. Schedule I contains 137 articles prescribing different periods for different proceedings: Article 47 (suit on a contract — 3 years from breach); Article 65 (suit for possession of immovable property — 12 years from when possession of defendant becomes adverse); Article 113 (suit for which no period is prescribed — 3 years from accrual of right to sue); Article 136 (execution of decree — 12 years from decree). Section 5 allows condonation of delay for sufficient cause in appeals and applications (not suits). Section 14 excludes time spent prosecuting in wrong court.
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Limitation Act 1963
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Statute prescribing the time within which different categories of suits, appeals, and applications must be filed. Suits filed beyond limitation are barred regardless of merit, subject to Section 5 condonation of delay.
Limitation Act 1963 is governed by Limitation Act 1963. The Limitation Act 1963 is the central statute on time-bar. Schedule I contains 137 articles prescribing different periods for different proceedings: Article 47 (suit on a contract — 3 years from breach); Article 65 (suit for possession of immovable property — 12 years from when possession of defendant becomes adverse); Article 113 (suit for which no period is prescribed — 3 years from accrual of right to sue); Article 136 (execution of decree — 12 years from decree). Section 5 allows condonation of delay for sufficient cause in appeals and applications (not suits). Section 14 excludes time spent prosecuting in wrong court.
Limitation Act 1963 falls under Civil Law, Criminal Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.