Acts & Legislation

Key legislative enactments governing the High Court jurisdiction.

Primary Acts

  • The Companies Act No. 7 of 2007

    Legislation governing the incorporation, regulation, and winding up of companies.

  • Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003

    Law relating to copyright, patents, and trademarks disputes.

  • Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995

    Legislation regulating the conduct of arbitration proceedings.

  • Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983

    Legislation relating to admiralty jurisdiction and maritime legal proceedings.

  • Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000

    Act to provide for the regulation of finance leasing businesses.

  • (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995

    Special provisions associated with the Evidence Ordinance.

  • Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978

    The fundamental law establishing the structure and jurisdiction of the courts.

  • High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996

    Legislation concerning the jurisdiction and procedures of provincial High Courts.

  • Recognition and Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Act, No. 5 of 2024

    Law regarding the recognition and enforcement of international settlement agreements.

  • Stamp Duty Act No. 43 of 1982 (As Amended)

    Legislation relating to the imposition and collection of stamp duties.

  • Stamp Duty (Incorporation) Act No. 27 of 1991

    Act to provide for matters connected to stamp duty incorporation.

  • Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act No. 12 of 2006

    Special legislative provisions relating to stamp duty.

  • Mortgage Bond Act No. 6 of 1949 (As Amended)

    Legislation governing the execution and registration of mortgage bonds.

  • Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990

    Special provisions facilitating the recovery of loans by banking institutions.

Amending Acts

(Related to the Civil Procedure Code)

  • Act No. 8 of 2017

    Amendment to the Consolidated Civil Procedure Code.

  • Act No. 29 of 2023

    Amendment to the Consolidated Civil Procedure Code.

  • Act No. 43 of 2024

    Amendment to the Consolidated Civil Procedure Code.