Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Registered Declarations — Effect of Repeal or Revocation of Enabling Law

Area of law: CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A registered declaration is valid only as long as its enabling law remains in force. Revocation of the enabling law invalidates the declaration. The principle applies to chieftaincy declarations and similar instruments. The court will declare such declarations null and void. The rule ensures that…

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