36Request for adjournment

36 Request for adjournment

Rule 36(1) revoked by S.R. No. 101/2022 rule 6(2).

(2) A written application for an adjournment must—

(a) state the current status of the case; and

(b) state whether the brief has been received; and

(c) state whether a case conference has been held and, if so, the outcome; and

(d) state whether the accused is legally represented; and

Rule 36(2)(da) inserted by S.R. No. 101/2022 rule 6(3).

(da) state how the adjournment will progress the case; and

(e) include any other relevant information.

Rule 36(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 101/2022 rule 6(4).

(2A) An application for adjournment filed by a legal practitioner must be filed electronically using the Electronic Filing Appearance System, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

(3) An unrepresented accused who wishes to apply for an adjournment must contact the Court to apply for the adjournment.

Rule 36(4) revoked by S.R. No. 101/2022 rule 6(5).

Rules 37−39 revoked by S.R. No. 101/2022 rule 7.