The Limitation Act, 1908 MCQ Model Test English
The Limitation Act, 1908 MCQ Model Test English
The Limitation Act, 1908 (Act No. IX of 1908) prescribes strict time boundaries for instituting suits, appeals, and applications in Bangladesh. Enacted on 7 August 1908 and enforced on 1 January 1909, it contains 32 sections and the First Schedule housing 183 articles setting limitation periods ranging from 10 days to 60 years.
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📖 Limitation Act Preparation Guide for Bangladesh Bar Council & Judiciary
The Limitation Act, 1908 (Act No. IX of 1908) is a vital pillar for legal practice and judicial examination in Bangladesh, carrying 10 Marks in Bar Council Preliminary. Securing top marks requires a solid grasp of statutory principles, section numbers, essential orders, and recent Supreme Court interpretations.
📌 Mandatory Dismissal of Time-Barred Suits (Section 3)
Statutory duty of courts to dismiss suits, appeals, and applications instituted after the limitation period, even if limitation is not set up as a defence.
📌 Condonation of Delay (Section 5)
Discretionary extension upon showing sufficient cause. Note: Section 5 strictly applies to appeals and applications, and NEVER to original suits.
📌 Legal Disability (Sections 6, 7, 8)
Suspension of limitation during minority, insanity, or idiocy, subject to Section 8 limiting extension to a maximum of 3 years from cessation of disability.
📌 Exclusion of Time in Legal Proceedings (Section 12)
Mandatory exclusion of the day of judgment and time requisite for obtaining certified copies of decree, sentence, or order.
📌 Written Acknowledgment & Extinguishment of Right (Sections 19 & 28)
Fresh period of limitation commencing from written acknowledgment of debt, and Section 28 extinguishing substantive title to property after expiry of limitation.
💡 Proven Exam Preparation Strategy:
- Read Bare Act Text First: Read original bare act sections and orders systematically before attempting practice tests.
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- Mind the Negative Marking: With a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers, eliminate wild guesses; mark only questions where you have identified the statutory rule.
- Review Explanations: Thoroughly read the statutory legal explanation provided for every correct and wrong question on your dashboard.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Limitation Act English
❓ How many marks are tested from The Limitation Act in Bar Council MCQ?
The Limitation Act accounts for 10 marks in the Bar Council Preliminary Examination.
❓ Can delay in filing an original civil suit be condoned under Section 5?
No. Section 5 applies exclusively to appeals, applications for revision/review, and leaves to appeal. It never applies to original suits.
❓ What is the maximum time extension permissible under Section 8 for legal disability?
Section 8 limits the extension granted on cessation of legal disability to a maximum of 3 years.
❓ How does Section 28 affect ownership rights in property?
Section 28 operates as a substantive rule: at the determination of the period limited for instituting a suit for possession, the right to such property is extinguished.
Advocate MD. Rashedujjaman Rashed
LL.B (Hons), LL.M (Daffodil International University). Advocate, Bangladesh Bar Council & Nilphamari District Bar Association. Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Ain Prokash. Dedicated to modernizing legal education and Bar Council exam preparation in Bangladesh.
