The doctrine of judicial immunity precludes personal actions against judges arising from the exercise of their judicial functions, including the dismissal of interlocutory applications and appeals. A registrar's order deferring procedural steps pending a show cause hearing is a proper exercise of discretion where it avoids unnecessary work in the event the appeal is dismissed.
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