2020 (5) TMI 418 - SCH - Indian Laws

Extension of period of limitation prescribed under the general law or Special Laws - prevailing Covid-19 Virus pandemic situation in India - HELD THAT:- To obviate the difficulties and to ensure that lawyers/litigants do not have to come physically to file such proceedings in respective Courts/Tribunals across the country including this Court, it is hereby ordered that a period of limitation in all such proceedings, irrespective of the limitation prescribed under the general law or Special Laws whether condonable or not shall stand extended w.e.f. 15th March 2020 till further order/s to be passed by this Court in present proceedings - this order is a binding order within the meaning of Article 141 on all Courts/Tribunals and authorities.

This order may be brought to the notice of all High Courts for being communicated to all subordinate Courts/Tribunals within their respective jurisdiction - Issue notice to all the Registrars General of the High Courts, returnable in four weeks.