Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Registered Declarations — Court’s Role — Supervisory Not Legislative

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Courts review chieftaincy declarations for legality, but do not make them. The power to make declarations belongs to the executive. If a declaration is invalid, the court may direct a new inquiry. The principle respects the separation of powers. The court cannot substitute its own…

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