The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the difficulties faced by litigants due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Consequently, the court has ordered an extension for the limitation period of all legal proceedings, including petitions, applications, suits, and appeals, which were due to expire from March 15, 2020, onwards.
This Court has taken Suo Motu cognizance of the situation arising out of the challenge faced by the country on account of Covid-19 Virus and resultant difficulties that may be faced by litigants across the country in filing their petitions/applications/suits/ appeals/all other proceedings within the period of limitation prescribed under the general law of limitation or under Special Laws (both Central and/or State).
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court has extended the limitation period due to the challenges and difficulties faced by litigants across the country as a result of the Covid-19 virus.
This order affects all proceedings, including petitions, applications, suits, and appeals, filed under general or special laws (Central and State).
The extension applies to limitation periods that were set to expire from March 15, 2020, onwards.
Suo motu cognizance means the court has taken the matter up on its own initiative, without a formal request from the parties involved.