Section 12: Exclusion of time in legal proceedings

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1. 1. Under the Explanation to Section 12 of the Limitation Act, 1963, in computing the time requisite for obtaining a copy of a decree, which period is NOT excluded?

   A.The day on which the judgment complained of was pronounced by the courtB.The time requisite for obtaining a copy of the judgment on which the decree is basedC.The time taken by the copying department after the application for a copy is madeD.The time taken by the court to prepare the decree before a copy is applied for
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2. 2. In The Assistant Commissioner of Central Tax, CGST Division v. Sreenivasa Rao Ravinuthala (14 October 2026), the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal under Section 62 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 as time-barred. It held that for such an appeal:

   A.limitation runs from the date the order is uploaded on the NCLAT website, and time taken to obtain a copy is not excludedB.limitation runs from the day the appellant actually collects the certified copy, whenever he chooses to apply for itC.limitation runs from pronouncement of the NCLAT order, excluding only the time requisite for a certified copyD.the forty-five day period may be extended beyond fifteen days under Section 5 of the Limitation Act on sufficient cause
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3. 3. A decree is pronounced against B. B wishes to file an appeal and applies for a certified copy of the decree. Under Section 12(2) of the Limitation Act, 1963, which of the following is excluded in computing the period of limitation for the appeal?

   A.The time requisite for obtaining a copy of the decree, but not the day of the judgmentB.The entire period between the date of the decree and the date of filing the appealC.Only the time taken by B to engage an advocate and prepare the memorandum of appealD.The day the judgment was pronounced and the time requisite for a copy of the decree
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