Interpretation Act, 1923

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Meaning of the expression “rules of court.”

6.—(1) In this Act and in every Act passed after the commencement of this Act, unless the contrary intention appears, the expression “rules of court” when used in relation to any court, shall mean rules made by the authority having for the time being power to make rules or orders regulating the practice and procedure of such court.

(2) The power of every authority having for the time being power to make rules or orders regulating the practice and procedure of any court shall (whether such authority was established before or after the passing of this Act) include a power to make rules of court for the purpose of any Act passed after the commencement of this Act and directing or authorising anything to be done in relation to that court by rules of court.