Description

These Rules not only introduce innovative concepts such as electronic filing, virtual hearings, and a Case Management System, but also substantially modify existing procedures, including those related to service of processes, hearing of applications in chambers, timelines for filing, and administration of costs. These reforms aim to create a more agile and responsive legal system, capable of addressing the contemporary challenges faced by the Court.In this detailed review, we dissect each Order of the New SC Rules examining how they expand upon or depart from the Old SC Rules. We spotlight the innovative provisions, assess their practical impact on practice and procedure in the Court, and discuss their broader impact on litigants, legal practitioners, and administration of justice in general.