Indian law as of 8 November 2026. A person dispossessed of immovable property files an ordinary suit to…
Article 64 of the Limitation Act, 1963 gives twelve years from dispossession for the ordinary suit based on previous possession. The summary remedy under section 6 of the…
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Indian law as of 8 November 2026.
A person dispossessed of immovable property files an ordinary suit to recover it based on previous possession rather than title. What is the limitation period from dispossession under the Limitation Act, 1963?
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Correct answer C
Article 64 of the Limitation Act, 1963 gives twelve years from dispossession for the ordinary suit based on previous possession. The summary remedy under section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 has a separate six-month filing limit.
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Option A
Six months is the filing limit for the distinct summary remedy under section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
Option B
Article 64 prescribes twelve years for this suit. Three years would shorten that period.
Option C
Article 64 provides twelve years from the date of dispossession.
Option D
Article 64 prescribes twelve years, so one year is too short.
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