Order 22 Supreme Court Rules

Order 22 of the Supreme Court Rules 2024 is about Miscellaneous. It contains the following rules:

Order 22 Rule 1 Supreme Court Rules 2024 – Departure from the Rules

The Court may, in the interest of justice, direct a departure from these Rules.

Order 22 Rule 2 Supreme Court Rules 2024 – Waiver of non-compliance with Rules

(1) The Court may, where it considers it in the interest of justice so to do, waive compliance by the parties with these Rules or any part thereof.

(2) Where there is such waiver of compliance with the Rules, the Court may, in such manner as it thinks appropriate, direct the Plaintiff or Appellant, the Defendant or Respondent, as the case may be, to remedy such non- compliance or may, notwithstanding, order the suit or appeal to proceed or give such directions as it considers necessary in the circumstance.

(3) The Registrar shall forthwith notify the Appellant or the Respondent, as the case may be, of such order or directions given by the Court under this Rule where the Appellant or the Respondent was not present at the time when such order was made or directions were given.

Order 22 Rule 3 Supreme Court Rules 2024 – Application to strike out

(1) An application to strike out or set aside for non-compliance with these Rules, or any other irregularity arising from the rules of practice and procedure in this Court, any proceedings or any document, judgment or order therein shall only be entertained by the Court if it is made within a reasonable time and before the party applying has taken any fresh step after becoming aware of the irregularity.

(2) An application under this Rule may be made by motion on notice and the grounds of objection must be stated therein.

(3) Any application under this Rule may be considered and determined by the Court in chambers without oral argument.

Order 22 Rule 4 Supreme Court Rules 2024 – Rules of Court Advisory Committee

(1) There shall be constituted a body’ to be known as the Rules of Court Advisory Committee comprising of –
(a) Five Justices of the Court, one of whom shall be the Chairman; and
(b) Three members of the inner and outer liar to be appointed by the Chief Justice.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Committee to advise the Chief Justice, from time to time, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the Constitution or under any law, to make Rules, Regulations or make provisions with respect to practice and procedure in the Court.

(3) Every member of the Committee shall remain a member thereof for such period as the Chief Justice may in his discretion prescribe, either at the time of the appointment of the member or at any time thereafter.

Order 22 Rule 5 Supreme Court Rules 2024 – Practice Directions

The Chief Justice may, at any time, by notice declare a practice of the Court as a Practice Direction, and whenever so declared, such Practice Direction shall be regarded as part of these Rules.