Clause 37
Examination of witnesses abroad in District Court cases
BillNot in forceProvision 50 of 73
Clause 37
(1)
The High Court shall, on application made in the manner prescribed by the Rules of the Supreme Court, have the same power to issue a request or order to examine witnesses abroad for the purpose of civil proceedings in a District Court as it has for the purpose of an action or matter in the High Court.
(2)
Where such an application is made, the High Court may, if it thinks fit, order the proceedings to be transferred to the High Court.