Limitation Act, 1963

The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963) is a fundamental procedural law that prescribes the time limits within which legal proceedings, appeals, applications, and suits must be initiated before courts and other adjudicatory authorities. The Act plays a crucial role in ensuring legal certainty, timely enforcement of rights, and efficient administration of justice. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments arising from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and includes valuable supplementary material designed to assist legal professionals and students in understanding limitation periods and procedural requirements. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal reference on limitation law, condonation of delay, statutory timelines, and judicial interpretation of limitation provisions in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963)
• Updated with amendments under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019)
• Includes important State Amendments
• Contains Model Forms of Affidavit for Condonation of Delay
• Features Supreme Court Guidelines relating to limitation law
• Includes Landmark Judgments interpreting limitation provisions
• Provides Quick View Law Charts for easy reference
• Contains Important Tips for practical understanding and application
• Includes Words and Phrases Legally Defined
• Useful for understanding limitation periods for suits, appeals, and applications
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments