Under the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for a suit for damages on account of malicious…
Under Article 74 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963 (Part VII — Suits relating to Tort), the period of limitation for a suit for compensation (damages) for a…
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Under the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for a suit for damages on account of malicious prosecution is:
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Under Article 74 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963 (Part VII — Suits relating to Tort), the period of limitation for a suit for compensation (damages) for a malicious prosecution is one year, and the time from which the period begins to run is 'When the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution is otherwise terminated.'
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Option A
Incorrect. Three years is not the limitation period for a suit for compensation for malicious prosecution under the Limitation Act, 1963.
Option B
Correct. Under Article 74 of the Schedule (First Division — Suits, Part VII — Suits relating to Tort) to the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for a suit 'For compensation for a malicious prosecution' is one year from when the plaintiff is acquitted or the prosecution is otherwise terminated.
Option C
Incorrect. Two years is not the limitation period prescribed by Article 74 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Option D
Incorrect. Five years is not the limitation period prescribed by Article 74 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
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