Limitation Act | Suit For Compensation By Dependent Of Deceased Not Barred Under Article 82: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Aiman J. Chishti

12 Jun 2026 3:05 PM IST

  • Limitation Act | Suit For Compensation By Dependent Of Deceased Not Barred Under Article 82: Punjab & Haryana High Court

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a suit filed by a dependent seeking compensation for the death of a family member is not barred by limitation under Article 82 of the Limitation Act, 1963, if the claim is based on an independent civil right and not under the Fatal Accidents Act.Justice Nidhi Gupta said, "suit of the plaintiff is not governed by Article 82 of the Limitation Act;...

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti

    Aiman J. Chishti is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Punjab And Haryana High Court

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