Section 20C of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Expeditious disposal of suits

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Section 20C: Expeditious disposal of suits

1[20C. Expeditious disposal of suits.– Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant: Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.]

Amendment notes (numbers in square brackets in the text above):

  1. 1. Ins. by Act 18 of 2018, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-10-2018).

Source: official text of The Specific Relief Act, 1963 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.

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