What it involves
Criminal practice before the High Court extends to applications that keep a case moving fairly: transfer of a case to another court, release of property seized during investigation, and directions for an early trial.
Matters
- Transfer applications
- Release of seized property
- Matters under special statutes
- Applications for expeditious trial
How a matter proceeds
AssessmentThe order or delay complained of is examined.
ApplicationThe application states the ground: apprehension of bias, prejudice, delay or wrongful retention of property.
OrderThe court transfers, releases, or directs the trial court to proceed within a time.
General information on the law as it stands on 15 November 2026. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate–client relationship.