The Limitation Act, 1963
Prescribes time limits for filing suits, appeals, and applications in civil courts and certain tribunals. The Schedule contains 137 entries specifying limitation periods ranging from 30 days to 12 years (30 years for mortgage suits). Limitation is a mixed question of fact and law — courts cannot extend limitation merely to do justice, though condonation of delay provisions exist.
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