Limitation Rules Reference

All post-judgment limitation periods under Indian law

42 rules total|
Civil: 26Criminal: 11Writ: 5
ActionForum (To Court)PeriodLaw ReferenceConfidenceCopy Excl.
From Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Appeal
District Court30 daysArticle 116(b), Limitation Act, 1963High✓
Review Petition
Civil Judge (Junior Division)30 daysOrder XLVII Rule 1, CPC read with Article 124High✓
Revision Petition
District Court90 daysSection 115, CPC read with Article 131Medium✓
Execution Petition
Civil Judge (Junior Division)12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From Civil Judge (Senior Division)
Appeal
District Court30 daysArticle 116(b), Limitation Act, 1963High✓
Appeal
High Court90 daysArticle 116(a), Limitation Act, 1963High✓
Review Petition
Civil Judge (Senior Division)30 daysOrder XLVII Rule 1, CPC read with Article 124High✓
Revision Petition
High Court90 daysSection 115, CPC read with Article 131Medium✓
Execution Petition
Civil Judge (Senior Division)12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From District Court
Appeal
High Court90 daysArticle 116, Limitation Act, 1963High✓
Review Petition
District Court30 daysOrder XLVII Rule 1, CPC read with Article 124High✓
Revision Petition
High Court90 daysSection 115, CPC read with Article 131Medium✓
Execution Petition
District Court12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From Family Court
Appeal
High Court30 daysSection 19(3), Family Courts Act, 1984High✓
Review Petition
Family Court30 daysOrder XLVII CPC applied by analogy; Article 124Medium✓
Execution Petition
Family Court12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From Commercial Court
Appeal
High Court60 daysSection 13, Commercial Courts Act, 2015High✓
Review Petition
Commercial Court30 daysOrder XLVII Rule 1, CPC read with Article 124Medium✓
Execution Petition
Commercial Court12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From District Consumer Commission
Appeal
State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission45 daysSection 41, Consumer Protection Act, 2019High✓
From High Court
Appeal
Supreme Court of India90 daysArticle 133, Constitution; Article 116, Limitation ActHigh✓
Review Petition
High Court30 daysOrder XLVII, CPC; Article 124, Limitation ActHigh✓
Special Leave Petition (SLP)
Supreme Court of India90 daysArticle 136, Constitution; SC Rules Order XIIIHigh✓
Execution Petition
High Court12 yearsArticle 136, Limitation Act, 1963High✗
From Supreme Court of India
Review Petition
Supreme Court of India30 daysOrder XL, Supreme Court Rules 2013High✓
Curative Petition
Supreme Court of India30 daysRupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002) 4 SCC 388Medium✓

From Civil Judge (Junior Division)

AppealHigh
To Court

District Court

Period

30 days

Review PetitionHigh
To Court

Civil Judge (Junior Division)

Period

30 days

Revision PetitionMedium
To Court

District Court

Period

90 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

Civil Judge (Junior Division)

Period

12 years

From Civil Judge (Senior Division)

AppealHigh
To Court

District Court

Period

30 days

AppealHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

90 days

Review PetitionHigh
To Court

Civil Judge (Senior Division)

Period

30 days

Revision PetitionMedium
To Court

High Court

Period

90 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

Civil Judge (Senior Division)

Period

12 years

From District Court

AppealHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

90 days

Review PetitionHigh
To Court

District Court

Period

30 days

Revision PetitionMedium
To Court

High Court

Period

90 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

District Court

Period

12 years

From Family Court

AppealHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

30 days

Review PetitionMedium
To Court

Family Court

Period

30 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

Family Court

Period

12 years

From Commercial Court

AppealHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

60 days

Review PetitionMedium
To Court

Commercial Court

Period

30 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

Commercial Court

Period

12 years

From District Consumer Commission

AppealHigh
To Court

State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Period

45 days

From High Court

AppealHigh
To Court

Supreme Court of India

Period

90 days

Review PetitionHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

30 days

Special Leave Petition (SLP)High
To Court

Supreme Court of India

Period

90 days

Execution PetitionHigh
To Court

High Court

Period

12 years

From Supreme Court of India

Review PetitionHigh
To Court

Supreme Court of India

Period

30 days

Curative PetitionMedium
To Court

Supreme Court of India

Period

30 days

Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002) 4 SCC 388Copy Excl: ✓
Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on applicable Indian statutes and their amendments as available in the public domain. Actual timelines, fees, or outcomes may vary based on specific circumstances, judicial interpretation, and subsequent amendments or government notifications. This tool is for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified legal professional before taking any action.

Sources: The Limitation Act, 1963 • CPC • CrPC • Supreme Court Rules, 2013