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Section 5: Extension of prescribed period in certain cases.

The Limitation Act, 1963Central Act · Act 36 of 1963

Any appeal or any application, other than an application under any of the provisions of Order XXI of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), may be admitted after the prescribed period if the appellant or the applicant satisfies the court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal or making the application within such period.

Explanation.--The fact that the appellant or the applicant was misled by any order, practice or judgment of the High Court in ascertaining or computing the prescribed period may be sufficient cause within the meaning of this section.

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ActThe Limitation Act, 1963
Section5
Marginal noteExtension of prescribed period in certain cases.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source
Judgments citing it151

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