The Indian Limitation Act 1871, 9 of 1871, (Rep., Act 15 of 1877)

Section 24

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

24. In the case of a continuing nuisance a fresh right to sue arises, and a fresh period of limitation begins to run, at every moment of the time during which the nuisance continues. Illustration. A diverts B's watercourse. At every moment of the time during which the diversion continues and B retains his right of entry, a fresh right to sue arises and a fresh period of limitation begins to run.

Source: India Code