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Extension of Time (Section 148 CPC)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
The statutory discretionary power of a civil court allowing it to enlarge or extend any period of time fixed or granted by the court for the doing of any act prescribed by the Code, up to an aggregate of 30 days.
Example
A plaintiff is granted 14 days by the judge to submit translated copies of regional revenue deeds. Due to a professional translator strike, the plaintiff moves an application under Section 148 CPC, and the court extends the deadline by another 10 days.