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A special bench of judges designated by the Chief Justice to sit during court recesses, summer breaks, or winter vacations to hear strictly urgent, time-sensitive matters that cannot wait until the court reopens.

A procedural application moved by a party against whom an ex-parte injunction was granted, requesting the court to discharge, vary, or set aside the order because the plaintiff knowingly made false or misleading statements regarding material facts.

The formal statutory clause at the foot of every plaint or written statement signed by the party, certifying on oath or solemn affirmation which paragraphs are true to their personal knowledge and which are believed to be true upon information received.

"To a willing person, injury is not done." A defense in the law of torts establishing that an individual who knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily agrees to run the risk of harm cannot maintain an action for damages if that harm occurs.