Singapore legislation

Section 41

of State Courts Act 1970

Section 41

Allocation of proceedings to General Division of High Court

Amended by40/201940/2019

(1)

The Chief Justice may, where he or she considers it necessary or expedient to improve efficiency in the administration of justice and to provide for more speedy disposal of proceedings commenced in the District Courts, by order direct such class or classes or description of proceedings as may be specified in the order to be heard and determined by the General Division of the High Court.

Amended by40/2019

(2)

Any order under subsection (1) may make such incidental provision for the transfer of the proceedings to the General Division of the High Court (including matters relating to procedure and costs) as the Chief Justice thinks fit.

Amended by40/2019