NAV RATTANMAL AND OTHERS vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Article 149 of the Indian Limitation Act, 1908, which prescribes a 60-year limitation period for suits by the Government, ruling that it does not violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court reasoned that statutes of limitation serve a public purpose by preventing the prolonged uncertainty over property rights. It distinguished between claims by the Government and private individuals, affirming that the legislative policy regarding limitation periods for the Government is valid and reasonable.