Meaning of “rules of court”

(1) In any Act, unless the contrary intention appears, the expression “rules of court” means rules made by the authority having for the time being power to make rules or orders regulating the procedure of the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court. (2) The power of such authority to make rules of court shall, unless the contrary intention appears, include a power to make rules of court for the purpose of any Act which directs or authorises anything to be provided for by rules of court.