Chapter 10, Part 2 · Art. 163
Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice and five other judges.
Art. 163(1)
(1) There is established the Supreme Court, which shall consist of— (a) the Chief Justice, who shall be the president of the court; (b) the Deputy Chief Justice, who shall— (i) deputise for the Chief Justice; and (ii) be the vice-president of the court; and (c) five other judges.
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Art. 163(3)(a)
(a) exclusive original jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes relating to the elections to the office of President arising under Article 140; and
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Art. 163(7)
(7) All courts, other than the Supreme Court, are bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court.
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- The Supreme Court is the highest court and decides presidential election disputes.
Art. 163(1)
(1) There is established the Supreme Court, which shall consist of— (a) the Chief Justice, who shall be the president of the court; (b) the Deputy Chief Justice, who shall— (i) deputise for the Chief Justice; and (ii) be the vice-president of the court; and (c) five other judges.
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