Lunacy Act, 1890

Persons not proceeding to trial within limited time barred.

102. Every person who does not within the appointed time apply for a traverse, or who refuses or neglects to give such security as aforesaid, or who does not proceed to trial within the appointed time, shall be absolutely barred of the right of traverse: Provided that the Judge in Lunacy may, under the special circumstances of any particular case, extend the time upon such terms as he thinks just.