Bar of limitation (1) Subject to the provisions contained in sections 4 to 24 (inclusive), every suit instituted, appeal preferred, and application made after the prescribed period shall be dismissed, although limitation has not been set up as a defence. (2) For the purposes of this Act— (a) a suit is instituted,— (i) in an ordinary […]
Definitions 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 as executor, administrator or other representative; (b) “application” includes a petition; (c) “bill of exchange” includes a hundi
Short title, extent and commencement (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.