Principle

JURISDICTION — Statute-Barred Action — Effect — Proceeding Commenced Without Jurisdiction Is a Nullity

Area of law: JURISDICTION
Court: Supreme Court

Where an action is statute-barred, the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it. Any proceedings conducted and judgment delivered are a nullity. The issue of limitation goes to jurisdiction and can be raised at any stage, even on appeal. The decision is void and cannot be…

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