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2023 Revised Edition
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Chapter XVI · The Superior Courts

130. Jurisdiction in 122 [election and referendum petitions]

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

The Supreme Court shall have the power to hear and determine and make such orders as provided for by law on –

(a)

any legal proceeding relating to 123[election of the President or the validity of a referendum];

(b)

any appeal from an order or judgment of the

Court of Appeal in an election petition case:

Provided that the hearing and determination of a proceeding relating to the 124[election of the President or the validity of a referendum shall be] by at least five

Judges of the Supreme Court of whom, unless he otherwise directs, the Chief Justice shall be one.

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Chapter XVII

Finance

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Chapter XVIIA

146[CHAPTER XVII a

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Chapter XVIII

Public Security

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Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

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Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

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Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

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Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

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Chapter XX

General

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Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

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Chapter XXII

Interpretation

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Chapter XXIII

Repeal

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Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

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Schedules