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

Section 26. All

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

26. All 168 Limitation. [ACT IX' Computation of time mentioned in instruments. Illustrations. (a) 26. All instruments shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be made with reference to the Gregorian calendar. Illustrations. (a).—A Hindú makes a promissory note bearing a Native date only, and payable four months after date. The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the note runs from the expiry of four months after date computed according to the Gregorian calendar. (b).—A Hindú makes a bond, bearing a Native date only, for the repayment of money within one year. The period of limitation applicable to a suit on the bond runs from the expiry of one year after date computed according to the Gregorian calendar. ---

Source: India Code