SHORT ANSWER:
The time limits for filing appeals differ between civil and criminal cases as specified in the Code of Civil Procedure and the Criminal Procedure Code.
DETAILS:
- In civil cases, the time limit for filing an appeal is generally 30 days from the date of the judgment.
- In criminal cases, the time limit can vary; for example, an appeal against a conviction must typically be filed within 30 days, but in some cases, it can be extended to 90 days.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failing to file an appeal within the stipulated time may result in the loss of the right to appeal.
SOURCE:
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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