Application of sections 5 and 12 of Limitation Act, 1963
Section 39 of the Advocates Act, 1961 deals with application of sections 5 and 12 of Limitation Act, 1963. The provisions of sections 5 and 12 of the Limitation Act, 1963 (36 of 1963), shall, so far as may be, apply to appeals under section 37 and section 38.] The Act came into force on 16 Aug 1961.
1[39. Application of sections 5 and 12 of Limitation Act, 1963.--The provisions of sections 5 and 12 of the Limitation Act, 1963 (36 of 1963), shall, so far as may be, apply to appeals under section 37 and section 38.]
Section 39, The Advocates Act, 1961 (Act 25 of 1961).
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Questions about Section 39
What does Section 39 of the Advocates Act deal with?
Section 39 of the Advocates Act is headed "Application of sections 5 and 12 of Limitation Act, 1963". [39. Application of sections 5 and 12 of Limitation Act, 1963.--The provisions of sections 5 and 12 of the Limitation Act, 1963 (36 of 1963), shall, so far as may be, apply to appeals under section 37 and section 38.]
How do I find court cases under Section 39 of the Advocates Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Advocates Act 1961 39, section 39 Advocates Act 1961, section 39 of the Advocates Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 39 of the Advocates Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 37 (Appeal to the Bar Council of India), section 38 (Appeal to the Supreme Court), Limitation Act 5 (Extension of prescribed period in certain cases), Limitation Act 12 (Exclusion of time in legal proceedings), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 39 of the Advocates Act come into force?
Section 39 of the Advocates Act, cited as Advocates Act 1961 39, came into force on 16 Aug 1961, having been enacted on 19 May 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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