Principle

LIMITATION LAW — Limitation of Actions — Effect of Expiry — Action Not Maintainable

Area of law
LIMITATION LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Once the limitation period expires, the plaintiff loses the right to enforce the claim. The action is not maintainable. The court has no jurisdiction to entertain a statute-barred action. The plaintiff cannot revive the claim by any means. The limitation period runs from the date…

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