C1 PART IXBANKRUPTCY

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CHAPTER IBANKRUPTCY PETITIONS; BANKRUPTCY ORDERS

Commencement and duration of bankruptcy; discharge

F1Discharge where bankrupt is a solicitor254

F21

A bankrupt who is a solicitor is discharged from bankruptcy by an order of the High Court under this Article.

1A

An application for an order under this Article may be made at any time.

2

On an application under this Article the High Court may—

a

refuse to discharge the bankrupt from bankruptcy,

b

make an order discharging him absolutely, or

c

make an order discharging him subject to such conditions with respect to any income which may subsequently become due to him, or with respect to property devolving upon him, or acquired by him, after his discharge, as may be specified in the order.

3

The High Court may provide for an order falling within paragraph (2)(b) or (c) to have immediate effect or to have its effect suspended for such period, or until the fulfilment of such conditions (including a condition requiring the Court to be satisfied as to any matter), as may be specified in the order.