Statutory deadlines are mandatory; courts must dismiss time-barred cases even if the other party does not object.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Legislative Enactment Act IX of 1908 (Adopted via Act VIII of 1973)
1908
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
Prescribes mandatory statutory periods of limitation for instituting civil suits, appeals, and revision applications in courts of law. Governs condonation of delay and extinguishment of title.
Anyone navigating civil law & procedure issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
দেরি মার্জনা বা তামাদির মেয়াদ বৃদ্ধির আবেদন
Permits courts to condone delay in filing appeals and revisions upon showing "sufficient cause" (e.g. medical emergency, fraud).
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Act No. IX of 1908
“Prescribes mandatory statutory periods of limitation for instituting civil suits, appeals, and revision applications in courts of law. Governs condonation of delay and extinguishment of title.”
আদালতে মোকদ্দমা, আপিল বা আবেদন দায়েরের নির্ধারিত সময়সীমা ও তামাদি গণনা সংক্রান্ত মূল আইন।
Statutory deadlines are mandatory; courts must dismiss time-barred cases even if the other party does not object.
Permits courts to condone delay in filing appeals and revisions upon showing "sufficient cause" (e.g. medical emergency, fraud).