Appellate Jurisdiction under Article 131 of the Constitution
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Refer the question to the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority does the Supreme Court have in relation to its own previous decisions?

    <p>To depart from a previous decision when it sees fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?

    <p>All other courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstance can the Supreme Court depart from its previous decisions?

    <p>When it appears right to do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers, authority, and jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in comparison to other courts?

    <p>All powers, authority, and jurisdiction vested in any court established by the Constitution or any other law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purposes are all other courts bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court?

    <p>For the purposes of hearing and determining a matter within its jurisdiction and for the amendment, execution or enforcement of a judgment or order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of appeals to the Supreme Court can be made without requiring leave of the Court of Appeal?

    <p>Appeals in civil or criminal causes from judgments of the High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cases may the Supreme Court entertain an application for special leave to appeal?

    <p>In any cause or matter, civil or criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cases allow appeals to the Supreme Court with leave of the Court of Appeal?

    <p>Cases commenced in a court lower than the High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances does the Supreme Court have exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters?

    <p>When determining matters related to high treason or treason convictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which instance can an appeal from the Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs be made to the Supreme Court?

    <p>With leave of that Judicial Committee or the Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court has appellate jurisdiction in matters concerning cases commenced at the High Court level?

    <p>Court of Appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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