Limitation Act, 1963 - Acquisition of ownership by possession (Section 27)

Section 27 - Extinguishment to right to property

We have seen that after limitation period, we only loose a remedy not the right. However in some cases you also loose a right if you don't claim your right withing stipulated time.

That's all about section 27

Below are some of the ingredients of section 27

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