Exclusion of time in cases where leave to sue or appeal as a pauper is applied for

Q: When did Section 13 of the Limitation Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Limitation Act, cited as Limitation Act 13, came into force on 01 Jan 1964, having been enacted on 05 Oct 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jan 1964 Act 36 of 1963 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 1963 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 05 Oct 1963 In force 01 Jan 1964

Section 13 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with exclusion of time in cases where leave to sue or appeal as a pauper is applied for. In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit or appeal in any case where an application for leave to sue or appeal as a pauper has been made and rejected, the time during which the applicant has been prosecuting in good faith his application for such leave shall be excluded, and the The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1964.

In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit or appeal in any case where an application for leave to sue or appeal as a pauper has been made and rejected, the time during which the applicant has been prosecuting in good faith his application for such leave shall be excluded, and the court may, on payment of the court fees prescribed for such suit or appeal, treat the suit or appeal as having the same force and effect as if the court fees had been paid in the first instance.
Section 13, The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Limitation Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Limitation Act is headed "Exclusion of time in cases where leave to sue or appeal as a pauper is applied for". In computing the period of limitation prescribed for any suit or appeal in any case where an application for leave to sue or appeal as a pauper has been made and rejected, the time during which the applicant has been prosecuting in good faith his application for such leave shall be excluded, and the

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Limitation 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: Limitation Act 13, section 13 Limitation Act, section 13 of the Limitation Act. People searching for it also type limitation act 13 years. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 13 of the Limitation Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Limitation Act, cited as Limitation Act 13, came into force on 01 Jan 1964, having been enacted on 05 Oct 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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2. Definitions363 words
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14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without jurisdiction312 words
6. Legal disability283 words

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