The Limitation Act, 1963 aims to ___ legal actions and ensure ___ and justice.

Prevent perpetual litigation; equity

True or False: The limitation period can be extended indefinitely under the Limitation Act.

False; The limitation period is fixed and cannot be extended indefinitely.

What is the significance of the maxim 'interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium' in the context of the Limitation Act?

It emphasizes that legal remedies must be available for a legislatively fixed time, promoting timely resolution of disputes.

Fill in the blank: The Limitation Act consists of ___ Sections and ___ Articles.

32 sections; 137

How does Section 5 of the Limitation Act facilitate the filing of appeals or applications?

It allows courts to admit appeals or applications filed after the prescribed period if sufficient cause is shown.

Fill in the blank: The limitation period for recovery of possession of mortgaged immovable property is ___ years.

30

What is the effect of fraud or mistake according to Section 17 of the Limitation Act?

It states that the limitation period starts when the plaintiff discovers the fraud or mistake or could have reasonably discovered it.

True or False: The Limitation Act applies equally to all legal suits without any exceptions.

False; Certain exceptions exist, such as suits against trustees or for enforcing pre-emption rights.

Fill in the blank: The minimum limitation period for suits without a specified period is ___ week(s).

1

What does the Limitation Act say about the time taken for obtaining consent from the government before suing foreign rulers?

The time taken for obtaining consent is excluded when calculating the limitation period for such suits.