Computation of time mentioned in instruments
Section 24 of the Limitation Act, 1963 deals with computation of time mentioned in instruments. All instruments shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1964.
All instruments shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar.
Section 24, The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Limitation Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Limitation Act is headed "Computation of time mentioned in instruments". All instruments shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar.
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Limitation Act, section 24 of the Limitation Act. People searching for it also type limitation act article 24. 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 24 of the Limitation Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 24 of the Limitation Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Limitation Act, cited as Limitation Act 24, 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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- 17. Effect of fraud or mistake401 words
- 2. Definitions363 words
- 15. Exclusion of time in certain other cases347 words
- 14. Exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without jurisdiction312 words
- 6. Legal disability283 words
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