The Limitation Act, 1963
The Limitation Act, 1963 outlines the time limits for filing lawsuits in India.
Summary
The Limitation Act, 1963 is an Indian statute of limitations that sets out the time limits within which legal proceedings must be initiated in India. The Act establishes the maximum time period for which a lawsuit can be brought after the occurrence of a particular event. It provides a framework for determining the limitation period applicable to different types of legal actions, such as contracts, torts, and suits for possession of property. The Act also outlines the circumstances under which the limitation period may be extended or suspended, such as in cases of fraud, mistake, or disability. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that disputes are resolved in a timely manner and to prevent the filing of frivolous or stale claims.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Bar Of Limitation | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Expiry Of Prescribed Period When Court Is Closed | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Extension Of Prescribed Period In Certain Cases | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Legal Disability | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Disability Of One Of Several Persons | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Special Exceptions | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Continuous Running Of Time | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Suits Against Trustees And Their Representatives | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Suits On Contracts Entered Into Outside The Territories To Which The Act Extends | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Exclusion Of Time In Legal Proceedings | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Exclusion Of Time In Cases Where Leave To Sue Or Appeal As A Pauper Is Applied For | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Exclusion Of Time Of Proceeding Bona Fide In Court Without Jurisdiction | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Exclusion Of Time In Certain Other Cases | Open |