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    Question

    Under Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963, if the

    prescribed period for filing a suit expires on a day when the court is closed, what is the legal consequence? 
    A The suit becomes permanently barred and cannot be filed thereafter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The prescribed period is automatically extended by 30 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The suit may be instituted on the day when the court reopens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The party must file the suit before the court closes that day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The court loses jurisdiction over the matter entirely Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 4 states: "Where the prescribed period for any suit, appeal, or application expires on a day when the court is closed, the suit, appeal, or application may be instituted, preferred, or made on the day when the court reopens." The Explanation clarifies that "a court shall be deemed to be closed on any day if during any part of its normal working hours it remains closed on that day." This provision operates as an exception to Section 3 and does not increase the prescribed period itself; rather, it provides a safeguard when closure is involuntary. This prevents parties from being prejudiced due to circumstances beyond their control, such as court holidays or natural disasters.

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