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Chapter XVI · The Superior Courts

125. Constitutional jurisdiction in the interpretation of the Constitution

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

(1)

The Supreme Court shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any question relating to the interpretation of the Constitution and accordingly, whenever any such question arises in the course of any proceedings in any other court or tribunal or other institution empowered by law to administer justice or to exercise judicial or quasi-judicial functions, such question shall forthwith be referred to the Supreme Court for determination. The Supreme Court may direct that further proceedings be stayed pending the determination of such question.

(2)

The Supreme Court shall determine such question within two months of the date of reference and make any such consequential order as the circumstances of the case may require.

120 - Substituted by the Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution Sec. 28.

Chapter XVII

Finance

Chapter XVIIA

146[CHAPTER XVII a

Chapter XVIII

Public Security

Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

Chapter XX

General

Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

Chapter XXII

Interpretation

Chapter XXIII

Repeal

Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

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