The Supreme Court initiated Suo Moto Writ (Civil) No. 3 of 2020 to address the extension of limitation periods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court acknowledged the difficulties faced by lawyers and litigants in physically filing proceedings. Several IAs were filed, seeking clarification, direction, and intervention. The court considered the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on the ability of parties to adhere to prescribed limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court's decision was influenced by the need to ensure access to justice during the pandemic.

The Supreme Court initiated Suo Moto Writ (Civil) No. 3 of 2020 to address the extension of limitation periods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court acknowledged the difficulties faced by lawyers and litigants in physically filing proceedings. Several IAs were filed, seeking clarification, direction, and intervention. The court considered the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on the ability of parties to adhere to prescribed limitation periods under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court's decision was influenced by the need to ensure access to justice during the pandemic.