Q. Why The Supreme Court This Week Has Once Again Extended Limitation Period For The Filing Of Cases In Courts And Tribunals With Effect From 14.03.2021 Until Further Orders ?

A. In view of the SECOND WAVE of the COVID19 pandemic.

REASON:

 COVID19 second wave has created an "alarming situation" and has put the litigants in a "difficult situation".

Note: The bench extended all periods of limitation ending on 14.03.2021 until further orders, by restoring the order passed on March 23, 2020, which had extended the limitation period. The period from 14.03.2021 will stand excluded from computing the limitation period under all special and general laws.