The Limitation Act, 1963
PART I: PRELIMINARY
Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement
Bare Act
(1) This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1963.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Simplified Act
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Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where Mr. Sharma, a resident of Mumbai, India, wants to file a lawsuit against his neighbor for property damage that occurred on January 1, 2015. It is now January 2022. Mr. Sharma refers to the Limitation Act, 1963, which sets the time limits within which he must file his lawsuit. This Act is applicable to him because, as per Section 1(2), it extends to the whole of India, including Mumbai.
