I think not proper question
1) See there is Limitation Act 1963 . It states you can institute suit within specific time only . Else on this point that you did not file suit in time the case can get dismissed , and court can not grant relief prayed for.
2) There is provision of Delay condolence under sec. 5 of limitation act. that means if you satisfy the delay was geniune , court can think and pass proper order.
3) For various suit varuous time is given. So you need to be careful that you should not compare one suit time to another . There are also time for filling appeal etc.
4) So I feel I ans. basic. If you put your query type of suit type of problem then I can ans. what is period of limitation for it.