Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 requires the court, subject to the Act's exceptions, to…
Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963 requires dismissal of a suit, appeal or application after the prescribed period even if the other party has not pleaded limitation.…
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Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963 requires the court, subject to the Act's exceptions, to dismiss a late suit, appeal or application even if limitation has not been pleaded?
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Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963 requires dismissal of a suit, appeal or application after the prescribed period even if the other party has not pleaded limitation. This duty is subject to sections 4 to 24.
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Option A
Section 2 defines statutory terms such as prescribed period.
Option B
Section 3 imposes the duty to dismiss even when limitation has not been pleaded, subject to sections 4 to 24.
Option C
Section 4 deals with expiry of the prescribed period when the court is closed.
Option D
Section 5 permits extension for certain appeals or applications on sufficient cause, excluding applications under Order XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure.
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