Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 addresses the running of time where one of several persons…
Section 7 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with jointly entitled persons. Where an effective discharge can be given without the person under disability, time runs against…
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Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 addresses the running of time where one of several persons jointly entitled to institute a suit is under a legal disability and no discharge can be given without that person’s concurrence?
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Correct answer C
Section 7 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with jointly entitled persons. Where an effective discharge can be given without the person under disability, time runs against all.
Where it cannot, time does not run against them until a qualifying discharge becomes possible or the disability ends, subject to section 8. Section 7 also addresses joint entitlement to apply for execution of a decree.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 12 addresses exclusions in legal proceedings, including specified copy time.
Option B
Section 15 supplies exclusions in other cases, including a stay of institution or execution.
Option C
Section 7 makes the running of time depend on whether a discharge can be given without the concurrence of the person under disability.
Option D
Section 2 defines terms used in the Act.
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West Bengal Judicial Services
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