SC Allows Exclusion of Time Spent in Good Faith Pursuit Before Wrong Forum

Purni Devi & Anr Vs Babu Ram & Anr (Supreme Court of India) The case of Purni Devi & Anr Vs Babu Ram & Anr, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India, revolves around the interpretation of Section 14(2) of the Limitation Act. This provision deals with the exclusion of time spent in bona fide legal proceedings before a forum lacking jurisdiction. The court’s decision has significant implications for computing limitation periods in similar cases. The factual history of the case dates back to 01.06.1984 when a suit for possession was filed. Despite obtaining a decree in thei...