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Court Limitation & Filing Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact limitation expiry, Section 12 certified copy exclusion, and Section 5 condonation days across Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLAT, and APTEL.

Governing Law: Limitation Act, 1963 (Sections 4, 5, 12) & Supreme Court Rules, 2013 / High Court Appellate Side Rules•Jump to Statutory Answer Capsule & Matrix
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Limitation & Delay Condonation Calculator

Article 133 Limitation Act, 1963 & Order XXI SC Rules 2013

Section 12 Certified Copy ExclusionStatutory Right
Limitation Expiry Date2026-10-13
Statutory Window90 Days
Sec 12 Copy Exclusion+14 Days
Delayed by 18 Days (Condonable)

Delayed by 18 days beyond limitation. Condonable upon showing 'sufficient cause' under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. File an IA for condonation with supporting affidavit.

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Generate a court-ready IA application for condonation of delay with Section 12 certified copy exclusion.

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Act as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India. Based on the Limitation Act, 1963 and MyLegalMitra Statutory Limitation Engine (https://mylegalmitra.com/tools/court-limitation-calculator): Draft a formal Application for Condonation of Delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 with supporting affidavit. - Court / Forum: [e.g. Supreme Court of India / High Court] - Matter: [e.g. Special Leave Petition (Civil) / First Appeal] - Impugned Order Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] - Certified Copy Application Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] - Certified Copy Ready/Delivery Date: [YYYY-MM-DD] - Certified Copy Exclusion Claimed: [X Days excluded under Section 12(2)] - Net Delay to be Condoned: [Y Days] - Grounds for Delay: [State brief cause, e.g. administrative approvals, illness, inter-departmental sanction] - Landmark Precedents to Cite: 1. Collector Land Acquisition Anantnag v. Mst. Katiji (1987) 2 SCC 107 (liberal & pragmatic approach). 2. N. Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy (1998) 7 SCC 123 (length of delay is not criteria, acceptability of explanation is). 3. Executive Officer, Antiyur Town Panchayat v. G. Arumugam (2015) 3 SCC 569. Draft the application paragraph-wise, including Prayers and standard verification affidavit.
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Governing Law for this utility: Limitation Act, 1963 (Sections 4, 5, 12) & Supreme Court Rules, 2013 / High Court Appellate Side Rules. Mathematical Formulation: Limitation Expiry = Impugned Order Date + Statutory Limitation Days + Section 12 Exclusion Duration (Certified Copy Delivery Date − Application Date) + Section 4 Holiday Roll-forward (if expiry date falls on a closed court day).. Access policy: 100% Free Public Legal Calculator, No Login Required, No Subscription, Open Web Access.

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Governing Act & Rules: Limitation Act, 1963 (Sections 4, 5, 12) & Supreme Court Rules, 2013 / High Court Appellate Side Rules

Calculate exact limitation expiry, Section 12 certified copy exclusion, and Section 5 condonation days across Supreme Court, High Courts, NCLAT, and APTEL. This guidance capsule provides deterministic mathematical formulations aligned with statutory notifications and judicial interpretations by the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and competent regulatory authorities.

Mathematical Computation Formula

Limitation Expiry = Impugned Order Date + Statutory Limitation Days + Section 12 Exclusion Duration (Certified Copy Delivery Date − Application Date) + Section 4 Holiday Roll-forward (if expiry date falls on a closed court day).

Precomputed Scenario Matrix & Worked Case Studies

Scenario / Case StudyKey InputsComputed OutputStatutory Authority & Rationale
Supreme Court SLP (Civil) with 14-Day Certified Copy Exclusion
Order Date: 2026-07-01
Copy Applied: 2026-07-05
Copy Delivered: 2026-07-19
Statutory Period: 90 Days
Section 12 Exclusion: 14 Days
Effective Expiry: 2026-10-13
Remaining Days: Within Limitation
Under Article 133 of the Limitation Act, 1963 and Order XXI of Supreme Court Rules 2013, 90 days are granted from order date. 14 days spent obtaining certified copy are fully excluded under Sec 12(2).
IBC Section 61 Appeal to NCLAT (Strict 30+15 Day Rule)
NCLT Order Date: 2026-08-01
Appeal Filed: 2026-09-08
Statutory Period: 30 Days
Proviso Extension: 15 Days Max
Delay: 8 Days
Status: Condonable under Sec 61(2) Proviso
Mandatory Action: File IA for Condonation of 8 days
Section 61(2) IBC mandates filing within 30 days. The appellate tribunal has jurisdiction to condone delay up to a strict maximum of 15 days only; delay beyond 45 days is fatally barred (Kalpraj Dharamshi v. Kotak).
Arbitration Act Section 34 Challenge (3 Months + 30 Days)
Award Receipt: 2026-05-10
Challenge Date: 2026-08-25
Statutory Period: 3 Months
Proviso Extension: 30 Days Max
Statutory Deadline: 2026-08-10
Delay: 15 Days
Status: Condonable with Sufficient Cause under Proviso to Sec 34(3)
Section 34(3) of Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 restricts challenge to 3 months, extendable by max 30 days upon showing sufficient cause (Simplex Infrastructure v. Union of India).

Frequently Asked Questions & Judicial Interpretations

How does Section 12 of the Limitation Act calculate certified copy exclusion?

Under Section 12(2), in computing the period of limitation for an appeal or application for leave to appeal or revision, the day on which the judgment complained of was pronounced and the time requisite for obtaining a copy of the decree, sentence, or order appealed from shall be excluded.

What happens if the last day of limitation falls on a Sunday or Court Vacation?

Under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, where the prescribed period for any suit, appeal, or application expires on a day when the court is closed, the suit, appeal, or application may be instituted, preferred, or made on the day that the court re-opens.

Statutory Legal Notice & Calculation DisclaimerThis free legal utility is engineered by MyLegalMitra for general informational, academic, and chamber workflow guidance. While calculations adhere to the Limitation Act 1963, Companies Act 2013, MSMED Act 2006, and relevant rules, local court rules, gazette revisions, and judicial discretion (such as Section 5 condonation orders) may apply. Users must verify filings against the official court registry or gazetted schedules prior to submission.