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The Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the New Rules), though gazetted on 15 August 2024, came into effect on 1 August 2024. The New Rules come almost four (4) decades after the Supreme Court Rules 1985 (the Old Rules). Although the Old Rules were amended twice, in 1999 and 2014, the New Rules appear to have aligned the practice and procedure of the apex Court with the demands of modern-day Nigeria.
This article, divided into two (2) parts, explores some transformative reforms introduced by the New Rules and the implications for litigants, legal practitioners and the administration of justice. The article also addresses the Circular dated 19 November 2024, issued by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat M.O Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on the practical impact of Order 4 Rule 15 of the New Rules.
In this part, we examine key provisions of the New Rules, focusing on the General Definitions (Order 1), Administration (Order 2), Service (Order 3), Applications (Order 4), and Fees (Order 5).
Should you have any questions regarding the information in this legal alert, please do not hesitate to contact, Adeola Kembi or Tochukwu Anaenugwu.
Contributors
1. Olamide Sholabomi – Senior Associate
2. Toheeb Amuda – Associate