Limitation Period Calculator
Determine the statutory deadlines to file your lawsuit, appeal, or claim under the Limitation Act 1963 and special Indian statutes. Simple, accurate, and completely private.
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Cheque Bounce — Section 138 NI Act
Compute sequential deadlines for cheque dishonour notices and complaints
Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, you must send a legal notice within 30 days of receiving the return memo.
The drawer gets 15 days to make payment from notice receipt. If they fail, you must file a complaint in court within 30 days of that payment expiry.
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Failing to file legal proceedings within the statutory timeframes established by the Limitation Act 1963 or special acts will result in your suit being dismissed, regardless of its merits. While Section 5 of the Limitation Act permits condonation of delay under exceptional circumstances, courts require strict proof of "sufficient cause" for each day of delay. If you need professional counsel to verify limitation calculations, draft condonation applications, or institute urgent legal proceedings, you may contact our legal associates.