Limitation Calculator
Limitation Calculator
Limitation Act, 1963
The calculator adds the selected limitation period to the date entered by the user and gives an indicative limitation date.
The actual starting point of limitation depends on the applicable Article of the Schedule and the facts of the particular case.
| Type | Indicative Period |
|---|---|
| Many money / contract claims | 3 Years |
| Price of goods / services in specified situations | 3 Years |
| Certain immovable property suits | 12 Years |
| Other proceedings | Depends on applicable Article |
Cause / starting date: 01/01/2026
Limitation period: 3 Years
Limitation is not determined only by adding a fixed number of years. The correct Article of the Schedule, the date from which time begins to run, exclusion of time, acknowledgement, fraud, disability, continuing breaches and other statutory provisions may affect computation.
This Limitation Calculator is provided strictly for general informational, educational and estimation purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice, legal opinion, professional advice, financial advice or representation.
The date or result generated by this calculator is indicative only and is not final, conclusive or legally binding. It must not be treated as a prediction, assurance or determination of whether any suit, appeal, application, complaint, proceeding or other legal action is within limitation.
Actual limitation may depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of the proceeding, the applicable Article of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, the date on which the right to sue or apply accrues, the cause of action, pleadings, documents, evidence, applicable statutory provisions, court rules, judicial decisions and other legally relevant factors.
Limitation is not necessarily determined merely by adding a fixed number of years to a particular date. Provisions relating to exclusion of time, extension, acknowledgement of liability, fraud, mistake, disability, continuing breaches, continuing causes of action, condonation of delay and other applicable statutory provisions may affect the computation of limitation.
Different types of suits, appeals, applications, complaints and proceedings may be governed by different limitation periods and different legal rules. Therefore, the period and methodology used by this calculator may not be applicable to every case.
This calculator does not determine the legally applicable limitation period, the legally correct starting date, whether delay can be condoned, whether any exclusion or extension applies, or whether a particular proceeding is barred by limitation.
The calculation performed by this tool is a mathematical estimation based on the information and limitation period selected or entered by the user. It may not capture every special statutory provision, judicial interpretation, court rule, procedural requirement or case-specific circumstance.
No guarantee is given that this calculator, its formulas, calculations, information or results are complete, accurate, current, error-free or suitable for any particular case. Laws, rules, statutory provisions, notifications and judicial interpretations may change from time to time.
Users should independently verify the applicable Article, limitation period, starting date, exclusions, extensions, acknowledgements, condonation provisions, court rules and relevant judicial decisions before relying on any result generated by this calculator.
This calculator does not create or establish any advocate-client, solicitor-client, professional, fiduciary or contractual relationship between the user and the website owner, developer, designer, administrator, publisher or operator merely by accessing or using this calculator.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website owner, developer, designer, administrator, publisher and/or operator shall not be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or financial loss, damage, claim, cost or expense arising out of or relating to the use of, reliance upon, inability to use, or interpretation of any information, calculation or result generated by this calculator.
The user remains solely responsible for the information entered into this calculator and for independently verifying the resulting calculation before using it for any legal, court, tribunal, filing, appeal, recovery or other purpose.
Use of this calculator does not automatically create, establish or confirm any legal right, entitlement, limitation period, extension of limitation, condonation of delay or other legal consequence under any law, judgment, decree, order or proceeding.
For case-specific advice or before filing any suit, appeal, application, complaint or other legal proceeding, users are strongly advised to consult a qualified advocate or other appropriate legal professional and, where necessary, verify the calculation with the concerned Court, Tribunal or competent authority.
The Limitation Act, 1963
Schedule – Periods of Limitation
📄 View Limitation Act, 1963 – India Code⚖️ India Code – Official Legislative Database
