Naj Mudeen and Others v. National Development Bank – sllr 1998 volume 1 page 052

Brief
In the case between Naj Mudeen and Others (Plaintiff) and National Development Bank (Defendant), the issue concerned whether an application for leave to appeal was properly supported within the period prescribed by an order made in chambers. It was determined that the delay in supporting the application—occasioned by the Court’s vacation—was justified under relevant statutory provisions, particularly Section 8(2) of the Interpretation Ordinance, which allows required acts to be completed on the next day the court is open. The findings established that an overly rigid adherence to procedural timeframes would result in injustice, favoring the principle that substantive justice should take precedence over strict procedural compliance. Precedents and statutes informed the conclusion th