Art. 58 Limitation Act | Limitation Period Begins When Cause Of Action First Arises, Not On Full Knowledge Of Dispute : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the limitation period under Article 58 of the Limitation Act begins when the cause of action first arises, not when there is full knowledge of the dispute. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of the Limitation Act, which sets time limits for filing lawsuits. The court's decision establishes that the clock starts ticking from the moment the legal right to sue accrues, even if the aggrieved party is not fully aware of the extent of the dispute. This interpretation emphasizes the importance of timely legal action.