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Limitation Act, 1963 · First Division — Suits · Part VII. — Suits Relating To Tort

Article 76: For compensation for slander

Description of suitFor compensation for slander.
Period of limitationOne year.
Time from which period begins to runWhen the words are spoken, or, if the words are not actionable in themselves, when the special damage complained of results.

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