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The Limitation Act, 1908

( ACT NO. IX OF 1908 )

Computation of time mentioned in instruments
25. All instruments shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar.
 
 
Illustrations
 
 
(a) A Hindu makes a promissory note bearing a Native date only, and payable four months after date. The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the note runs from the expiration of four months after date computed according to the Gregorian calendar.
 
 
(b) A Hindu makes a bond, bearing a Native date only, for the repayment of money within one year. The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the bond runs from the expiration of one year after date computed according to the Gregorian Calendar.

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