For the purposes of section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, when is a court deemed closed on the day the…
If the prescribed period expires on a day when the court is closed, section 4 permits filing on the day the court reopens. The explanation treats the court as closed if it…
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For the purposes of section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, when is a court deemed closed on the day the prescribed period expires?
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Correct answer B
If the prescribed period expires on a day when the court is closed, section 4 permits filing on the day the court reopens.
The explanation treats the court as closed if it remained closed during any part of its normal working hours on the expiry day.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 4 does not require closure for the whole day.
Option B
The explanation deems the court closed if it remains closed during any part of its normal working hours.
Option C
The explanation sets no substantial-part threshold.
Option D
The explanation sets no half-day threshold.
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