Aramco Trading Fujairah FZE v Gulf Petrochem FZC

The imposition of a sanction (such as striking out or debarring a defence) for non-payment of an interlocutory costs order is an exercise of the court's discretion under its inherent jurisdiction; costs orders, and sanctions for their non-payment, serve to discourage irresponsible interlocutory applications and unjustified resistance, and the court will act to protect the integrity of its process where its orders are disregarded.