The Limitation Act, 1963- J.D. Jain

The Limitation Act,1963 by J.D. Jain is a law textbook published by Allahabad Law Agency.

Written with the needs of law students in mind, it explains the principles and provisions of the subject in a systematic and readable manner, making it a dependable companion for coursework and examination preparation.

Key highlights:

• Systematic, student-friendly treatment of the subject
• Suited to the LL.B. syllabus and competitive examinations
• A trusted Allahabad Law Agency title

What’s Inside — Complete Chapter Map (32 Sections in 5 Parts + Schedule)

A section-by-section commentary on the Limitation Act, 1963, opening with the history and object of the law of limitation — statutes of repose, limitation compared with prescription and with laches and acquiescence, retrospective operation, the application of the Act to proceedings under special Acts, the rule that limitation bars the remedy but does not destroy the right, and limitation in writ petitions.

Part I — Preliminary (Sections 1–2): extent, commencement and definitions. Part II — Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Applications (3–11): the bar of limitation, expiry when the court is closed, extension of the prescribed period and condonation of delay under Section 5 (the most heavily litigated provision, treated at length), legal disability, continuous running of time, suits against trustees. Part III — Computation of the Period (12–24): exclusion of time in legal proceedings, proceedings bona fide in a court without jurisdiction (Section 14), effect of death, fraud or mistake (Section 17), acknowledgment in writing (Section 18) and part-payment (Section 19), substitution or addition of parties, continuing breaches and torts. Part IV — Acquisition of Ownership by Possession (25–27): easements by prescription and the extinguishment of the right to property under Section 27 (adverse possession). Part V — Miscellaneous (28–32): savings and transitional provisions.

The book closes with the Schedule — the complete table of periods of limitation for every category of suit, appeal and application, which is the part practitioners consult daily.

Commentary under each section carries the leading Supreme Court and High Court decisions — for the Limitation Act paper, for practice, and for judicial services preparation.