The Limitation Act, 1963 came into force with effect from 1st January 1964. It was enacted to consolidate and amend the law for the limitation of suits and other proceedings and prescribes different periods of limitation for suits, appeals, and applications. The Act applies to all civil proceedings and some criminal proceedings.

The Limitation Act of 1963 in India is a fundamental statute that outlines the time limits within which legal proceedings can be initiated. It applies to various civil cases and specifies the time limits for filing suits, appeals, and applications in court.

The Limitation Act, of 1963, is an essential legislation that regulates the time limits for filing lawsuits in different situations related to contracts, torts, and other civil cases. The Act has provided legal certainty and predictability in litigation by defining the limitation period and preventing parties from delaying legal action.