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ARTICLE · 28 JULY 2020

COVID-19 And Limitation: Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 And Other Statutes

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On 23 March 2020, the Supreme Court of India extended the limitation period for all 'proceedings' with effect from 15 March 2020 until further orders.

IndiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Madhav Misra
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Extension/Suspension of limitation

On 23 March 2020, the Supreme Court of India extended the limitation period for all 'proceedings' with effect from 15 March 2020 until further orders. This was on account of the COVID-19 induced lockdown and the difficulties faced by lawyers as well as litigants during these times.

Subsequently, the Supreme Court on 6 May 2020 indefinitely extended the limitation period for cases under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (Arbitration Act) and §138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (NI Act) with effect from 15 March 2020.

The Supreme Court has now clarified the applicability of these orders in relation to various statues, including the Arbitration Act.

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