100 MCQs on the Limitation Act,
1963What is the primary objective of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) To punish defendants for delaying legal proceedings
b) To prescribe time limits for initiating legal proceedings and prevent stale claims
c) To extend the time for filing suits indefinitely
d) To override the jurisdiction of civil courts
Answer: b) To prescribe time limits for initiating legal proceedings and prevent stale Claims
under Section 3 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens if a suit is filed after the prescribed period of limitation?
a) The court must extend the time on equitable grounds
b) The suit must be dismissed, even if limitation is not raised as a defense
c) The court can condone the delay under Section 5
d) The suit proceeds as if no limitation period exists
Answer: b) The suit must be dismissed, even if limitation is not raised as a defense
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for the recovery of money under a simple contract as per the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 3 years
Under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, if the last day of the limitation period falls on a day when the court is closed, what can be done?
a) The suit must be filed on the next working day
b) The suit is barred, and no extension is allowed
c) The court can extend the period by 30 days
d) The suit can be filed only after obtaining special permission
Answer: a) The suit must be filed on the next working Day
Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963, deals with the exclusion of time spent in prosecuting a case in a court without jurisdiction?
a) Section 5
b) Section 12
c) Section 14
d) Section 17
Answer: c) Section 14
In the context of Rajasthan, which court is primarily responsible for interpreting the Limitation Act, 1963, in civil matters?
a) District Courts
b) Rajasthan High Court
c) Supreme Court of India
d) Lok Adalats
Answer: b) Rajasthan High Court
What is the limitation period for filing an application to set aside an ex parte decree under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: a) 30 days
Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the court can condone delay in filing an appeal or application if:
a) The delay is intentional
b) Sufficient cause is shown for the delay
c) The defendant agrees to the delay
d) The court finds no merit in the case
Answer: b) Sufficient cause is shown for the delay
Which of the following is NOT covered under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, for condonation of delay?
a) Appeals
b) Applications
c) Original suits
d) Revision petitions
Answer: c) Original suits
In the landmark case Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag v. Mst. Katiji (1987), what principle was laid down regarding Section 5 of the Limitation Act?
a) Delays should never be condoned
b) ‘Sufficient cause’ should be interpreted liberally to do substantial justice
c) Only financial hardship justifies delay
d) Delays are condoned only for government appeals
Answer: b) ‘Sufficient cause’ should be interpreted liberally to do substantial justice
What is the limitation period for filing a suit to recover possession of immovable property based on title under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
Under Section 17 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period can be extended if the suit is based on:
a) Fraud or mistake by the defendant
b) Negligence of the plaintiff
c) Lack of jurisdiction of the court
d) Delay by the government
Answer: a) Fraud or mistake by the defendant
Which article of the Limitation Act, 1963, prescribes a 3-year limitation period for a suit for compensation for malicious prosecution?
a) Article 74
b) Article 113
c) Article 136
d) Article 55
Answer: d) Article 55
In Rajasthan, if a suit involves a land dispute under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956, how does the Limitation Act, 1963, apply?
a) It does not apply, as the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act overrides it
b) It applies only if the dispute is civil in nature
c) It applies universally, but local laws may modify the period
d) It is irrelevant for revenue matters
Answer: b) It applies only if the dispute is civil in nature
What is the effect of Section 25 of the Limitation Act, 1963, regarding the acquisition of easements by prescription?
a) It allows acquisition of easements after 20 years of continuous use
b) It bars any claim after 10 years of use
c) It applies only to government property
d) It has no relevance to easements
Answer: a) It allows acquisition of easements after 20 years of continuous use
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for specific performance of a contract under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963, addresses the computation of the period of limitation when a person entitled to sue dies before the limitation period expires?
a) Section 6
b) Section 12
c) Section 16
d) Section 20
Answer: c) Section 16
In the context of the Rajasthan High Court, which principle is often applied to determine if a delay under Section 5 should be condoned?
a) Strict interpretation of procedural rules
b) Liberal interpretation to ensure substantial justice
c) Automatic extension for all government cases
d) Rejection of delays unless fraud is proven
Answer: b) Liberal interpretation to ensure substantial justice
Under Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, for the exclusion of time to apply, the prior proceeding must have been prosecuted:
a) With due diligence and in good faith
b) With intent to delay the case
c) Without any legal advice
d) Only in criminal courts
Answer: a) With due diligence and in good faith
What is the limitation period for filing an application for execution of a decree under Article 136 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period applies
Answer: c) 12 years
Under Section 6 of the Limitation Act, 1963, who can file a suit or make an application if a person entitled to sue dies before the limitation period expires?
a) Only the legal heirs of the deceased
b) Any person claiming through the deceased, with the permission of the court
c) The executor or administrator of the deceased’s estate
d) The government, if the deceased owed public dues
Answer: b) Any person claiming through the deceased, with the permission of the court
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for possession of immovable property based on a previous possession, not on title, under Article 64 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
In the context of Rajasthan, how does the Limitation Act, 1963, interact with the Rajasthan Revenue Courts (Procedure and Jurisdiction) Act, 1951, for land disputes?
a) The Limitation Act does not apply to revenue courts in Rajasthan
b) The Limitation Act applies, but revenue courts may have different time limits
c) The Limitation Act overrides all provisions of the Rajasthan Revenue Courts Act
d) Only the Rajasthan High Court can decide the applicability of the Limitation Act
Answer: b) The Limitation Act applies, but revenue courts may have different time limits
Under Section 12 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which of the following periods is excluded when computing the limitation period for an appeal?
a) Time taken to obtain a copy of the decree or order appealed from
b) Time spent in filing an application for condonation of delay
c) Time during which the court was closed for vacation
d) Time taken to prepare the plaint
Answer: a) Time taken to obtain a copy of the decree or order appealed from
Which of the following statements is true regarding Section 18 of the Limitation Act, 1963, on acknowledgment of liability?
a) An acknowledgment must be in writing and signed by the party against whom the right is claimed
b) An oral acknowledgment is sufficient to extend the limitation period
c) An acknowledgment can be made after the limitation period expires
d) No fresh period of limitation starts from the date of acknowledgment
Answer: a) An acknowledgment must be in writing and signed by the party against whom the right is claimed
What is the limitation period for filing an application for revision under Article 131 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days
In the case of State of Haryana v. Chandra Mani (1996), what principle was emphasized regarding Section 5 of the Limitation Act for condonation of delay?
a) Delays should be condoned only for government cases
b) ‘Sufficient cause’ should be interpreted strictly to avoid abuse
c) Liberal construction of ‘sufficient cause’ is required to advance substantial justice
d) Delays cannot be condoned for procedural lapses
Answer: c) Liberal construction of ‘sufficient cause’ is required to advance substantial justice
Under Section 20 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period for a suit by a principal against an agent for movable property can be extended if:
a) The agent acknowledges the principal’s right in writing
b) The agent is in possession of the property for more than 3 years
c) The principal files a criminal complaint against the agent
d) The property is immovable in nature
Answer: a) The agent acknowledges the principal’s right in writing
Which article of the Limitation Act, 1963, prescribes a 3-year limitation period for a suit for compensation for wrongful seizure of movable property?
a) Article 68
b) Article 91
c) Article 113
d) Article 55
Answer: b) Article 91
In Rajasthan, if a suit under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955, is filed beyond the limitation period, what is the likely outcome under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) The suit will be dismissed unless condoned under Section 5
b) The suit will proceed if the defendant does not raise the limitation defense
c) The Rajasthan High Court can extend the period suo moto
d) The suit is barred, but the plaintiff can appeal to the Supreme Court
Answer: a) The suit will be dismissed unless condoned under Section 5
Under Section 24 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens to the limitation period if a person entitled to sue is a minor?
a) The limitation period starts only after the minor attains majority
b) The limitation period remains the same, but the court can extend it
c) The limitation period is reduced by half for minors
d) The limitation period is suspended until a guardian is appointed
Answer: a) The limitation period starts only after the minor attains majority
Which section of the Limitation Act, 1963, addresses the computation of the period of limitation when a person is detained or imprisoned?
a) Section 6
b) Section 12
c) Section 13
d) Section 15
Answer: c) Section 13
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for declaration under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963, when the right to sue first accrues?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
In the context of the Rajasthan High Court, which principle is often applied to determine if a delay under Section 5 should be condoned for government appeals?
a) Strict adherence to procedural timelines
b) Liberal interpretation, considering administrative delays as sufficient cause
c) Automatic rejection unless fraud is proven
d) Extension only for private parties, not government entities
Answer: b) Liberal interpretation, considering administrative delays as sufficient cause
Under Section 19 of the Limitation Act, 1963, a fresh period of limitation begins from the date of:
a) The original cause of action
b) Payment on account of a debt or legacy by the debtor or legatee
c) Filing of the suit in the wrong court
d) Judgment in the prior proceeding
Answer: b) Payment on account of a debt or legacy by the debtor or legatee
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for possession of immovable property by a remainderman after the determination of the previous estate under Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period applies
Answer: c) 12 years
Under Section 27 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens if a suit for possession of immovable property is not filed within the prescribed period?
a) The plaintiff loses the right to sue but retains title
b) The defendant acquires title by adverse possession
c) The court can extend the period on humanitarian grounds
d) The suit can be filed in a revenue court instead
Answer: b) The defendant acquires title by adverse possession
In the case of N. Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy (1998), what did the Supreme Court hold regarding delays under Section 5 of the Limitation Act?
a) Delays should be condoned only for procedural errors
b) Courts should adopt a liberal approach to condone delays to do substantial justice
c) Delays cannot be condoned for financial reasons
d) Only government appeals are eligible for condonation
Answer: b) Courts should adopt a liberal approach to condone delays to do substantial justice
Which of the following is NOT a ground for extending the limitation period under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) Fraud or mistake under Section 17
b) Prosecution in a court without jurisdiction under Section 14
c) Mere negligence of the plaintiff
d) Disability of the plaintiff under Section 6
Answer: c) Mere negligence of the plaintiff
In Rajasthan, if a suit for recovery of arrears of rent under the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, is filed beyond the limitation period, what is the applicable time limit under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 6 years
d) 12 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Under Section 9 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens if no period of limitation is prescribed for a particular suit or application?
a) The court can extend the period indefinitely
b) The suit or application is barred by default
c) There is no limitation period, and the suit can be filed at any time
d) The period prescribed for a similar suit or application applies
Answer: c) There is no limitation period, and the suit can be filed at any time
What is the limitation period for filing a suit for compensation for libel or slander under Article 73 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 6 years
Answer: b) 2 years
Under Section 15 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period can be extended if:
a) The plaintiff is a minor at the time of the cause of action
b) There is an injunction or order prohibiting the filing of the suit
c) The defendant agrees to extend the period voluntarily
d) The court finds the case lacks merit
Answer: b) There is an injunction or order prohibiting the filing of the suit
In the context of Rajasthan, how does the Limitation Act, 1963, apply to disputes under the Rajasthan Urban Improvement Trust Act, 1959, regarding land acquisition?
a) It does not apply, as the Trust Act has its own time limits
b) It applies only if the dispute is civil in nature and not purely administrative
c) It applies universally, overriding the Trust Act provisions
d) It is irrelevant for land acquisition matters
Answer: b) It applies only if the dispute is civil in nature and not purely administrative
Which article of the Limitation Act, 1963, prescribes a 3-year limitation period for a suit for compensation for loss of goods under Article 69?
a) Article 68
b) Article 69
c) Article 113
d) Article 55
Answer: b) Article 69
Under Section 13 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what is excluded when computing the limitation period for a person under a disability?
a) Time during which the person was under a legal disability like minority or insanity
b) Time spent in obtaining legal advice
c) Time during which the court was closed
d) Time taken to file an appeal
Answer: a) Time during which the person was under a legal disability like minority or insanity
What is the limitation period for filing a suit to enforce a payment of money secured by a mortgage under Article 62 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) 30 years
Answer: c) 12 years
In the case of P.K. Ramachandran v. State of Kerala (1997), what principle was laid down regarding the condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act?
a) Delays should be condoned only for financial hardship
b) Courts must adopt a pragmatic and liberal approach to do justice
c) Delays are automatically condoned for government appeals
d) No delay can be condoned for procedural lapses
Answer: b) Courts must adopt a pragmatic and liberal approach to do justice
Under Section 23 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period for a suit by a ward against a guardian for an account can be extended if:
a) The guardian acknowledges the ward’s claim in writing
b) The ward attains majority and files the suit within 3 years
c) The guardian is found negligent
d) The court extends the period suo moto
Answer: b) The ward attains majority and files the suit within 3 years
In Rajasthan, if a suit under the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, involves a delay, under which section of the Limitation Act, 1963, can the delay be condoned?
a) Section 3
b) Section 5
c) Section 14
d) Section 17
Answer: b) Section 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding Section 10 of the Limitation Act, 1963, concerning suits against trustees and their representatives?
a) No limitation period applies to suits against trustees for breach of trust
b) The limitation period starts only after the trust is dissolved
c) The limitation period is the same as for other suits, but time during the trustee’s tenure is excluded
d) The limitation period is reduced by half for trust-related matters
Answer: a) No limitation period applies to suits against trustees for breach of Trust
what is the limitation period for filing a suit for possession of immovable property by a co-sharer out of joint possession under Article 110 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 3 years
b) 6 years
c) 12 years
d) No limitation period applies
Answer: d) No limitation period applies
Under Section 21 of the Limitation Act, 1963, the limitation period for a suit by one co-tenant against another co-tenant for possession of immovable property starts when:
a) The co-tenant denies the plaintiff’s title
b) The property is partitioned
c) The plaintiff attains majority
d) The defendant acknowledges the plaintiff’s right
Answer: a) The co-tenant denies the plaintiff’s title
In the context of the Rajasthan High Court, which case emphasized the need for strict adherence to limitation periods in civil suits unless exceptional circumstances exist?
a) Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Poonam Chand (2013)
b) State of Rajasthan v. Kalyan Singh (2008)
c) Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag v. Mst. Katiji (1987)
d) N. Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy (1998)
Answer: b) State of Rajasthan v. Kalyan Singh (2008)
Which article of the Limitation Act, 1963, prescribes a 2-year limitation period for a suit for compensation for wrongful attachment of property by a court?
a) Article 70
b) Article 91
c) Article 113
d) Article 80
Answer: b) Article 91
Under Section 28 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens if a right or interest in immovable property is extinguished due to the non-filing of a suit within the limitation period?
a) The right or interest revives after 30 years
b) The right or interest is permanently extinguished, and the property vests in the possessor
c) The court can restore the right on equitable grounds
d) The limitation period restarts if the plaintiff files a new suit
Answer: b) The right or interest is permanently extinguished, and the property vests in the possessor
What is the limitation period for filing an application for review of a judgment under Article 124 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
Answer: c) 90 days
In Rajasthan, if a suit for recovery of arrears of land revenue under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956, is filed after the limitation period, what is the likely outcome under the Limitation Act, 1963?
a) The suit is barred unless co
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