Cheque Bounce & Debt Recovery Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

What is the limitation period for filing a money recovery suit in Civil Court?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Under the Limitation Act 1963, a civil suit for money recovery must be filed within 3 years from the date the debt became due or from the date of last written acknowledgment of liability.

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