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Which court has exclusive original jurisdiction in matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the constitution?
Which court has exclusive original jurisdiction in matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the constitution?
- District Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court (correct)
- Court of Appeal
In which court should a matter be referred if it involves a question related to the enforcement of the constitution?
In which court should a matter be referred if it involves a question related to the enforcement of the constitution?
- District Court
- Court of Appeal
- Supreme Court (correct)
- High Court
What should a non-Supreme Court do if an issue arises in its proceedings that relates to a matter specified in Article 130(1) of the constitution?
What should a non-Supreme Court do if an issue arises in its proceedings that relates to a matter specified in Article 130(1) of the constitution?
- Refer the question to the Supreme Court (correct)
- Proceed with the case
- Delay the case indefinitely
- Dismiss the case
Which court has the authority to determine whether an enactment was made in excess of the powers conferred by law or under the constitution?
Which court has the authority to determine whether an enactment was made in excess of the powers conferred by law or under the constitution?
If an enactment is believed to have been made in excess of conferred powers, what action should be taken by a non-Supreme Court where this issue arises?
If an enactment is believed to have been made in excess of conferred powers, what action should be taken by a non-Supreme Court where this issue arises?
What authority does the Supreme Court have in relation to its own previous decisions?
What authority does the Supreme Court have in relation to its own previous decisions?
Who is bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?
Who is bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?
In what circumstance can the Supreme Court depart from its previous decisions?
In what circumstance can the Supreme Court depart from its previous decisions?
What powers, authority, and jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in comparison to other courts?
What powers, authority, and jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in comparison to other courts?
For what purposes are all other courts bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?
For what purposes are all other courts bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?
What type of appeals to the Supreme Court can be made without requiring leave of the Court of Appeal?
What type of appeals to the Supreme Court can be made without requiring leave of the Court of Appeal?
In which cases may the Supreme Court entertain an application for special leave to appeal?
In which cases may the Supreme Court entertain an application for special leave to appeal?
What type of cases allow appeals to the Supreme Court with leave of the Court of Appeal?
What type of cases allow appeals to the Supreme Court with leave of the Court of Appeal?
Under what circumstances does the Supreme Court have exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters?
Under what circumstances does the Supreme Court have exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters?
In which instance can an appeal from the Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs be made to the Supreme Court?
In which instance can an appeal from the Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs be made to the Supreme Court?
Which court has appellate jurisdiction in matters concerning cases commenced at the High Court level?
Which court has appellate jurisdiction in matters concerning cases commenced at the High Court level?
