Individuals
Duration of, and discharge from, bankruptcyI112
1
The following shall be substituted for Article 253 of the 1989 Order (duration of bankruptcy)—
Duration253
1
A bankrupt is discharged from bankruptcy at the end of the period of one year beginning with the date on which the bankruptcy commences.
2
If before the end of that period the official receiver files with the High Court a notice stating that investigation of the conduct and affairs of the bankrupt under Article 262 is unnecessary or concluded, the bankrupt is discharged when the notice is filed.
3
On the application of the official receiver or the trustee of a bankrupt's estate, the High Court may order that the period specified in paragraph (1) shall cease to run until—
a
the end of a specified period, or
b
the fulfilment of a specified condition.
4
The High Court may make an order under paragraph (3) only if satisfied that the bankrupt has failed or is failing to comply with an obligation under this Part.
5
In paragraph (3)(b) “condition” includes a condition requiring that the High Court be satisfied of something.
6
This Article is without prejudice to any power of the High Court to annul a bankruptcy order.
7
Nothing in this Article applies to a bankrupt who is a solicitor.
2
In Article 254 of the 1989 Order (discharge by order of the High Court)—
a
the following shall be substituted for the heading of the Article—
Discharge where bankrupt is a solicitor
b
the following shall be substituted for paragraph (1)—
1
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.
3
Schedule 4 (which makes transitional provision in relation to this Article)—
a
shall have effect, and
b
is without prejudice to the generality of Article 250.