Section 24: Computation of time mentioned in instruments. 24. All instruments shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar.
Section 23: Suits for compensation for acts not actionable without special damage. 23. In the case of a suit for compensation for an act which does not give rise to a cause of action unless some specific injury actually results…
Section 22: Continuing breaches and torts. 22. In the case of a continuing breach of contract or in the case of a continuing tort, a fresh period of limitation begins to run at every moment of the time during which…
Section 21: Effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant. 21. (1) Where after the institution of a suit, a new plaintiff or defendant is substituted or added, the suit shall, as regards him, be deemed to have been…
Section 20: Effect of acknowledgment or payment by another person. 20. (1) The expression “agent duly authorised in this behalf” in sections 18 and 19 shall, in the case of a person under disability, include his lawful guardian, committee or manager or an agent…
Section 19: Effect of payment on account of debt or of interest on legacy. 19. Where payment on account of a debt or of interest on a legacy is made before the expiration of the prescribed period by the person…
Section 18: Effect of acknowledgment in writing. 18. (1) Where, before the expiration of the prescribed period for a suit or application in respect of any property or right, an acknowledgment of liability in respect of such property or right…
Section 17: Effect of fraud or mistake. 17. (1) Where, in the case of any suit or application for which a period of limitation is prescribed by this Act,— (a) the suit or application is based upon the fraud of…
Section 16: Effect of death on or before the accrual of the right to sue. 16. (1) Where a person who would, if he were living, have a right to institute a suit or make an application dies before the…
Section 15: Exclusion of time In certain other cases. 15. (1) In computing the period of limitation for any suit or application for the execution of a decree, the institution or execution of which has been stayed by injunction or…