JUDICIAL/ LAW-EXAMS: IMPORTANT “ONE-LINERS”on Limitation Act, 1963 (Indian Perspective)

1. The Limitation law is based upon the two latin maxims—(i) Interest Republicae Ut Sit Finis Litium” (It is in the interest of the State that there should be an end to a litigation (ii)”vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt” (the law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep over their rights.”
2. First codified Limitation Act for India was—Limitation Act, 1859.
3. The Limitation Act, 1963 replaced the Limitation Act of _____year—1908.
4. The Limitation Act, 1963 is based upon recommendation of which Law Commission—Third Report (27.07.1956) of Law Commission of India.
5. The Limitation Act, 1963 came into force on—01.01.1964.
6. The Limitation Act, 1963, extends to the whole of India w.e.f. –31.10.2019. [Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019]
7. The Limitation Act, 1963, contains_____Articles—Articles 137.
8. The Limitation Act, 1963, does not apply to ‘criminal cases’—True.
9. Minimum period prescribed under the Limitation Act, 1963 is_______days—10 Days. [Article 118— For leave to appear and defend a suit under summary procedure.]
10. Maximum period prescribed under the Limitation Act, 1963 is_______days—30 Years.
11. The expression ‘easement’ is defined under Section_______of the Limitation Act, 1963—Section 2(f)
12. True/ False—Easement rights does not arise from a contract—True.
13. “Period of limitation” means the period of limitation “prescribed” for any suit, appeal or application by—The Schedule. [Section 2(j)]
14. “Prescribed period” for limitation means the period of limitation computed in accordance with the provisions of the—Limitation Act, 1963.
15. True/ False: “suit” does not include an appeal or an application—True.
16. Section 2(m) of the Limitation Act, 1963 defines—Tort.
17. Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with the expiry of prescribed period when court is closed?— Section 4
18. Under the Limitation Act, 1963 “sufficient cause” for condoning delay is addressed in which section?—Section 5 [Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963]
19. Section 6 of the Limitation Act, 1963 provides ________?—Legal Disability. [Section 6 of the Limitation Act, 1963]
20. What is the limitation period for filing a suit against a trustee for breach of trust?—No Limitation [Section 10 of the Limitation Act, 1963]
21. Under Limitation Act, 1963, in computing the period of limitation, the day from which such period is to be reckoned shall be—Excluded. [Section 12]
22. Time spent in obtaining copies: Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 excludes the time spent in obtaining copies of judgments or decrees?—Section 12.
23. Pauper exclusion: Under Limitation Act, 1963, where leave to sue or appeal as a pauper is applied and rejected, the time of prosecution for leave shall be—Excluded. [Section 13]
24. Bonafide Prosecution: Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 allows for the exclusion of time spent in pursuing another civil proceeding?—Section 14.
25. Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals_______?— Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without jurisdiction.
26. Incapacity due to Death: When death of a person occurs on or before the accrual of the right to sue, the period of limitation shall be computed from the time when—His legal representative is capable to institute suit. [Section 16]
27. Limitation in Fraud Cases: Where the suit is based upon the fraud of the defendant, the period of limitation shall not begun to run until the Plaintiff has—Discovered the Fraud. [Section 17]
28. Section 18 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals_______?—Acknowledgment of Debt in Writing.
29. Continuing Breach: True/ False: In case of a continuing breach of a contract, a fresh period of limitation begins to run at every moment of time during which breach continues—True. [Section 22]
30. Continuing Breach: In case of a continuing breach of a contract, a fresh period of limitation begins to run at every moment of time during which breach continues—True.
31. Compensation Suit: In case of a suit for compensation, the period of limitation shall be computed from the time when the—Injury Results. [Section 23]
32. Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with the extinguishment of right to property?—Section 27.
33. Mortgage Suit: The limitation period for a suit to enforce a mortgage property for recovery of debt is—12 Years [Article 62 of the Limitation Act, 1963]
34. Possession Suit: As per Article ________of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963 the time limit for filing a suit for possession of immovable property is 12 years from the date the right to possession arises—Article 65.
35. Money Suit: As per Article ________of the Limitation Act, 1963 the limitation period for suits relating to money recovery under a contract is three years from the date the cause of action arises—Article 113.
36. Partition Suit: What is the limitation period for filing a suit for partition of ancestral property?—12 Years. [Under the Limitation Act, 1963 the limitation period for filing a suit for partition of immovable ancestral property is 12 years from the date the cause of action arises.]
37. Execution of Decree: Under the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period for filing an application for execution of a decree is—12 Years. [As per Article 136 of the Limitation Act,1963 the limitation period for execution of any decree (other than a decree granting a mandatory injunction) is 12 years].

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