• The applicant must prepare detailed court documents outlining:

  • The relief sought
  • The legal grounds for the claim
  • Supporting evidence in a sworn affidavit

• The applicant’s legal team presents the case without notifying the respondent in most instances. This is known as an ex parte application (without notice to the other party).

• The court will review the application and may grant leave in full or in part if the case is deemed arguable.

• In some cases, the application must be made with notice to the respondent, and the applicant must show substantial grounds, not just an arguable case, for leave to be granted.

Stage 2: Full Hearing

• If leave is granted, the court documents are served on the respondent, who can file affidavits in reply.

• After the exchange of affidavits and other case matters, a hearing date is assigned.

• The case is typically decided without oral witness testimony—instead, legal representatives present arguments based on affidavits and supporting documents.