Principle

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — Interpretation of Statutes — Sympathy No Ground for Expanding Clear Constitutional Provision

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that sympathy is not a ground for expanding a clear constitutional provision, even where the appellant acted timeously. The principle applies in constitutional interpretation. It ensures that clear provisions are applied as written. The principle reflects the objectivity of interpretation. It prevents…

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