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Judgment date
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| July 2021 |
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The court held elections in new districts in 2016 unconstitutional, but upheld the Electoral Commission's legitimacy and MPs' dual cabinet roles.
Constitutional law – validity of parliamentary elections in newly created districts – interpretation of conflicting statutes – competence of Electoral Commission – separation of powers – dual role of Members of Parliament as Cabinet Ministers.
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29 July 2021 |
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23 July 2021 |
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Court upheld Press and Journalist Act provisions, dismissing applicants' challenges to media regulation and licensing.
Constitutional law — Freedom of expression — Challenge to Press and Journalist Act — Void-for-vagueness and Article 28(12) — Public morality limitation and Article 29(1)(a) — Media Council composition, ministerial powers and regulatory independence — Licensing/accreditation and professional regulation of journalism — Suspension pending appeal — Justifiability under Article 43(2)(c) (proportionality/necessity).
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23 July 2021 |
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23 July 2021 |
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Prohibition of contingent‑fee agreements in the Advocates Act and related regulation is not unconstitutional; petition dismissed.
Constitutional jurisdiction – Article 137 – petitions challenging statutes and regulations for inconsistency with the Constitution. Advocates Act – Contingent Fee Agreements – s.55(1)(b) and Regulation 26 – constitutionality of prohibiting CFAs. Freedom of contract – not absolute; Parliament may regulate professions for public interest. Section 51 requirements for remuneration agreements – protective formalities and enforceability; application to representative suits. Role of courts v. Parliament – policy or reform arguments are for the legislature, not constitutional nullification absent inconsistency.
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22 July 2021 |
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Constitutional law—military tribunals—General Court Martial—jurisdiction—military discipline—trial of civilians—service offences—constitutional authority—independence and impartiality—military law and civil offences—rights to fair trial—legislative intent—constitutional interpretation—consistency with constitutional provisions—remedies
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1 July 2021 |