In Santa Singh v. Parkash Singh (Punjab and Haryana High Court, 2003), which section of the Limitation…
The judgment discussed section 30(a), which provided a transitional window for suits with a shorter period under the 1963 Act. Its text runs the seven years from…
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In Santa Singh v. Parkash Singh (Punjab and Haryana High Court, 2003), which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 did the court discuss when considering the transition from the former mortgage-redemption limitation period?
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The judgment discussed section 30(a), which provided a transitional window for suits with a shorter period under the 1963 Act. Its text runs the seven years from commencement, subject to the earlier-expiry rule and the statutory proviso. The judgment’s discussion of thirty-seven years should be read in that historical context.
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Option A
Section 27 concerns extinguishment of the right to property.
Option B
Section 29 concerns savings, including special and local laws.
Option C
Section 30(a) is the transition provision discussed in the judgment.
Option D
Section 31 addresses claims already barred under the old Act and proceedings already pending.
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