Hussain v. Wadood and Another – sllr 1984 volume 2 page 024

In the case between Hussain (Plaintiff) and Wadood and Another (Defendants), the court addressed whether the amendment to the Civil Procedure Code (Act No. 53 of 1980) applied retrospectively to affect cost liability where judgment had already been obtained before the amendment. It was held that the amended rates were not applicable to judgments delivered prior to the amendment, reaffirming the principle that repealing enactments do not affect penalties or liabilities already incurred under former law unless expressly stipulated. Reliance was placed on section 6(3) of the Interpretation Ordinance and established authority on statutory construction, emphasizing the presumption against retrospective application of legislation. The order of the District Judge applying the amended rates was se