In Brief

In response to the second wave of COVID-19, the Supreme Court restored its earlier order extending all limitation periods for judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings indefinitely. The Court held that the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide required extraordinary relief to protect litigants' rights. The period from 14 March 2021 onwards is excluded from computation of limitation periods under the Arbitration Act, Commercial Courts Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, and other laws. The order, passed under Article 142 read with Article 141 of the Constitution, is binding on all courts and tribunals.

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