Which of these may a court admit out of time for sufficient cause under the general rule in section 5…
Section 5 authorizes admission of an eligible appeal or application after the prescribed period if sufficient cause is shown. It excludes applications under Order XXI and…
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Which of these may a court admit out of time for sufficient cause under the general rule in section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
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Correct answer A
Section 5 authorizes admission of an eligible appeal or application after the prescribed period if sufficient cause is shown.
It excludes applications under Order XXI and does not extend to suits.
Section 10 separately addresses limitation of specified trust-property suits.
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Option A
An appeal against a civil decree can be admitted out of time on sufficient cause under section 5, subject to any applicable statutory exclusion.
Option B
Section 5 does not extend to institution of a civil suit.
Option C
Section 5 expressly excludes applications under Order XXI.
Option D
A written statement is a pleading in an existing suit. Section 5 concerns the admission of delayed appeals or eligible applications.
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