Dies non
| Literal meaning | A day not counted |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DEE-ayz non |
A day on which no judicial business is done, such as a court holiday. It is not counted for some purposes.
Example
The last day for filing a suit falls on a court holiday. The suit can be filed on the day the court reopens.
Statutory link
Section 4 of the Limitation Act, 1963: where the court is closed on the last day of the limitation period, the suit may be filed on the day the court reopens.
Exam tip
Asked with the Limitation Act.
Memory trick
Dies non = no day.
Key takeaway
A day when the court is closed is not counted against a party.
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