Commercial’s The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963) is a comprehensive and reliable bare act reference designed for law students, advocates, judicial service aspirants, legal professionals, academicians, and candidates preparing for competitive examinations. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2027 edition presents the statutory provisions governing limitation periods for filing suits, appeals, and applications before courts and other legal authorities.

The Act was enacted on 5-10-1963 and incorporates amendments introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019), dated 9-8-2019, with effect from 31-10-2019, vide S.O. 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019. This edition also includes relevant State Amendments and short comments to help readers understand the application and interpretation of limitation provisions across different legal jurisdictions.

The book covers the complete statutory framework of the Limitation Act, 1963, including:

• Short Title, Extent, and Commencement\
• Definitions and Legal Terminology\
• Limitation Periods for Suits, Appeals, and Applications\
• Computation of the Period of Limitation\
• Exclusion of Time in Legal Proceedings\
• Extension of Prescribed Period in Certain Cases\
• Legal Disability and Special Exceptions\
• Continuous Running of Time\
• Effect of Fraud and Mistake\
• Acknowledgment of Liability in Writing\
• Effect of Payment on Account of Debt or Interest\
• Acquisition of Easements by Prescription\
• Adverse Possession and Acquisition of Ownership Rights\
• Limitation Periods for Various Civil Suits\
• Limitation for Appeals and Applications\
• Provisions Relating to Prescription of Rights\
• State Amendments and Relevant Legislative Changes

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students studying the Limitation Act, 1963\
• Judicial service examination candidates\
• Advocates and civil litigation practitioners\
• Legal professionals handling suits, appeals, and applications\
• Academicians and researchers studying civil procedural law\
• Law officers and professionals dealing with limitation-related disputes

The 2027 edition of The Limitation Act, 1963, provides an updated statutory reference incorporating the amendments specified on the cover, relevant State Amendments, and short comments. Its clear presentation of limitation provisions makes it a valuable resource for understanding statutory deadlines, calculating limitation periods, and applying limitation law in civil litigation, legal research, academic study, and professional practice.