Section 2: Definitions. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “applicant“ includes— (i) a petitioner; (ii) any person from or through whom an applicant derives his right to apply; (iii) any person whose estate is represented by the applicant…
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement. 1. (1) This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1963. (2) It extends to the whole of India1[***]. (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by…
K. RAMASWAMY, J. – Though the respondent was served on July 29, 1991, he neither appeared in person, nor through counsel. The facts set out in the complaint eloquently manifest on its face a clear abuse of the process of…
Acquisition of Ownership by Possession (S. 25-27) Mains Questions Limitation Act Q.1. Discuss the provisions of the Indian Limitation Act, 1908 regarding the acquisition of ownership by possession. [HJS 1986) Q.2. Mr. X claims a right of light and air…
Effect of Substituting or Adding new Plaintiff or Defendant (Section 21) Mains Questions – Limitation Act Q.1. What is the effect of addition of a plaintiff or defendant in a pending suit upon the limitation for filing such suit? [HJS…
Acknowledgment (Section 18 & 19) Mains Question – Limitation Act Q. 1. Under the Limitation Act:(A) Which section of the Limitation Act lays down the doctrine of the “effect of acknowledgment”? What are the broad principles & requirements for invoking…
Exclusion of Time of Proceeding bona fide in Court without Jurisdiction (Section 14) Mains Questions – Limitation Act Q.1. Ramesh sold his land measuring 200 square yards for Rs. 2,00,000/- and handed over the possession of the same to Sarjesh…
Computation of Period of Limitation (Sections. 12-24) Mains Questions – Limitation Act Q. 1. Under the Limitation Act:Under which section is it provided that time spent in obtaining the certified copy of the judgment appealed from shall be excluded in…
Continuous Running of Time (Section 9) Q.1. “Once period of limitation starts to run no subsequent disability can stop it”. Explain. [HJS 2001] Q.2. “Where once time has begun to run, no subsequent disability or inability stops it”. Explain in…
Legal Disability (Sections. 6-7) Mains Questions – Limitation Act Q. 1. The limitation period for instituting a suit by P expired when P was still a minor. Can P file the suit when he becomes major, if so, whether immediately…