The Supreme Court of Nigeria has introduced a new fees schedule as part of the Supreme Court Rules, 2024, which will come into effect on August 1, 2024.
Legal experts say the new Supreme Court Rules are intended to modernize and streamline the operations of the apex court. The previous rules had been in place for nearly 40 years. The 2024 rules incorporate best practices and aim to improve efficiency and access to justice at the highest level of Nigeria’s judiciary.
Get the scoop on what’s changing:
– Going digital: Extended registry hours, e-filing, electronic service, virtual hearings
– Keeping lawyers in check: New duties and penalties to prevent delays and misconduct
– Cutting the fat: Simplified procedures, strict timelines, automatic extensions with teeth
– Follow the money: Financial safeguards like escrow accounts, bonds, undertakings
– Crime doesn’t pay: Fast-tracking serious offenses, incorporating election petitions
– Less is more: Limits on number of lawyers appearing per party
Download your guide to the objectives behind the reforms:
– Tackling heavy caseloads and backlogs
– Leveraging tech to work smarter
– Putting the hammer down on delays and abuse of process
– Crafted by top legal minds on the Rules Committee
Get ahead of the curve and be ready for the new era of justice in Nigeria. The Supreme Court Rules 2024 promise a more responsive judiciary to support the nation’s growth and stability. Download your summary now and stay informed!
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