Limitation Act, 1963
| Proceeding | Limitation Period |
| Regular Civil Appeal (District Court) | 30 days |
| First Appeal (High Court) | 90 days |
| Second Appeal (High Court) | 90 days |
| Appeal from Order (High Court) | 60 days |
| Civil Revision | 90 days |
| Civil Appeal to Supreme Court | 60 days |
| Recovery of Money | 3 years |
| Breach of Contract | 3 years |
| Specific Performance of Contract | 3 years |
| Possession of Immovable Property | 12 years |
| Execution of Decree | 12 years |
| Written Statement (Order VIII Rule 1 CPC) | 30 days (extendable up to 90 days) |
| Consumer Complaint | 2 years |
| Motor Accident Claim (MV Act) | No strict limitation (reasonable delay principle) |
| Appeal against Conviction (Sessions Court) | 30 days |
| Appeal against Conviction (High Court) | 60 days |
| Government Appeal against Acquittal | 6 months |
| Legal Notice under Section 138 NI Act | Within 30 days from dishonour memo |
| Filing Complaint under Section 138 NI Act | Within 30 days after expiry of 15 days notice period |
Important Note:
Under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, courts may condone delay if sufficient cause is shown (except in certain cases like execution proceedings).
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