Limitation Period For Decrees

Summary

In Pakistan, the limitation period for executing a decree generally starts from the date the appellate court issues its final order if an appeal is pending. The execution of the decree is not time-barred during the pending appeal. However, if the judgment holder does not file for execution within the prescribed period (typically three years) after the final order, the execution can become time-barred. Consult the Supreme Court of Pakistan for more details.

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In Pakistan
In Pakistan, the period of limitation for executing a decree generally starts:
- From the date the decree becomes final.
- If an appeal is pending, from the date the appellate court issues its final order.
~Relevant Court Information
Name: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Phone: +* * *-*
Address: Constitution Avenue, G-*/*, Islamabad, Pakistan
Website: www.supremecourt.gov.pk

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If appeal in pending and not filings execution od decree within prescribed time, whether it is time barred or not
In Pakistan, if an appeal is pending, the limitation period for executing a decree generally starts from the date the appellate court issues its final order. Therefore, the execution of the decree is not time-barred while the appeal is pending.
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In which circumstances execution of decree time barred
In Pakistan, the execution of a decree can become time-barred under the following circumstances:
- If the decree holder does not file for execution within the prescribed period after the appellate court issues its final order.
- If the prescribed period (typically three years) elapses without any action taken by the decree holder.
Do you need information on the specific types of decrees or further details on the limitation periods?
If the case in pending appeal
In Pakistan, if a case is pending appeal, the limitation period for executing a decree generally does not commence until the appellate court issues its final order. Therefore, the execution of the decree during the pending appeal is not time-barred.

Supreme Court of Pakistan


Phone: +* * *-*
Address: Constitution Avenue, G-*/*, Islamabad, Pakistan
Website: www.supremecourt.gov.pk

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Even not filed by judgments holder with prescribed limitation period
In Pakistan, if the judgment holder does not file for execution within the prescribed limitation period after the appellate court issues its final order, the execution of the decree can become time-barred. The typical limitation period is three years from the date of the final order.
Would you like more details on the process of filing for execution or any other specific information?